The Durham Miners ' Gala is a large annual gathering Come_together and labour festival Social_event held on the second Saturday in July in the city of Durham , England .

In the context of the Durham Miners ' Gala , `` gala '' is usually pronounced rather than the more common pronunciation .

In the afternoon a Miners ' service Rite is held in Durham Cathedral , which may include Cause_to_be_included the blessing of any new banners .