Military parade

July 14 in Paris: what time and what channel to watch the military parade on the Champs-Élysées?

On July 14, 2025, the French national holiday will be celebrated as every year with the unmissable military parade on the Champs-Élysées in Paris. A true moment of national communion, this emblematic event attracts millions of television viewers and curious onlookers every year.

July 14, 2025 military parade: the program on the Champs-Elysées in Paris

France's traditional Fête Nationale military parade takes place on Monday July 14, 2025, on the Champs-Elysées in Paris. Discover the detailed program for this new edition.

July 14, 2025 in Paris: Traffic and parking restrictions for the fireworks display

Bastille Day is being celebrated in Paris this Monday, July 14, 2025, and the fireworks display fired from the Eiffel Tower is causing traffic restrictions, lane closures and parking restrictions. Here's the lowdown.

July 14, 2025: the French meet their armies in Paris, the program of events

In Paris, the military parade is an opportunity to meet the soldiers! Like every July 14, hundreds of soldiers traditionally set up shop in the capital's 7th arrondissement to present their profession. For this year's Fête nationale 2025, the day of encounters with the armed forces is not to be missed at the Hôtel national des Invalides. An Alpha Jet, an Air Force glider and several land vehicles await the curious young and old throughout this festive and convivial day!

Paris 2024: no July 14th military parade on the Champs-Elysées, moved to avenue Foch

A change of program for the July 14 parade in 2024! Due to the Paris Olympic Games, the traditional procession has been moved to a neighboring avenue, and will carry the Olympic flame.

Bastille Day, July 14, 2021's military parade: compulsory health pass and mask

Bastille Day aka France’s National Day on July 14 is traditionally celebrated with a military parade on the Champs-Elysées. With the Covid-19 declining everywhere in France, the parade will be back this Wednesday July 14, 2021 on the world's most beautiful avenue. And there might even be an audience to attend it. Viewers are allowed in upon health pass and if wearing a facecover or facemask.

Paris Champs-Elysées car-free on July 14, 2018 - Bastille Day?

In 2017, after the traditional military parade, Parisians and tourists could enjoy the world’s most beautiful avenue without caring about cars and motorbikes. This year, the Prefecture de Police has not yet decided to whether or not close the Champs-Elysées to cars. Information are to come on July 2018.