What is Bastille Day?
On July 14th, Bastille Day (also known as la Fête nationale) commemorates the storming of the Bastille in Paris in 1789. The event sparked already hot times in France, leading to the French Revolution.
The French tricolor flag waves during parades, festivals, fireworks, and other celebrations are found throughout the region. The Eiffel Tower lights up in the country's flag's colors, blue, white, and red. The French proudly display the motto Liberté, Egalite Fraternité (liberty, equality, and fraternity).
The French mounted Europe's oldest and largest military parade for Bastille Day along the Champs-Elysées. Of course, it would not be a celebration or France if the festivities didn't include delectable food or wine. Picnics in parks and along the rivers, baguettes with the best cheeses and fresh fruit, and elaborate dishes have all become part of the festivities. The City of Lights comes alive with music, dancing, and singing. And it's all punctuated with the grand finale of fireworks.
How to celebrate #bastilleday
On July 14th, join in the merriment. Plan a trip to France on a trip to France. Although the holiday is a French national holiday, many countries around the world are participating in the celebrations.
