Event suggested by this puzzle's circled squares, read clockwise from the top (5)

I believe the answer is:

party

(Other definitions for party that I've seen before include "Political organisation" , "push the boat out" , "Shooting weapon" , "Social function" , "Political organization" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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