Fête Nationale 2023: a Latino version of the July 14th Ball at 88 Ménilmontant

Bastille Day is just around the corner! So, what are you planning for this festive day, commemorated on the same date every year since 1880? As always, there'll be plenty of entertainment, with the traditional fireworks display on July 13, as in many towns in the Paris region, or on July 14 in Paris.

But the Fête Nationale is also an opportunity to enjoy many other celebrations, such as the military parade on the Champs-Élysées, the great free symphony concert on the Champ-de-Mars, or the firemen's balls, popular balls and other dedicated evenings.

Fireworks on July 13 and 14, 2023 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region: maintained or cancelled?
This year's Fête Nationale is a rather special occasion. With numerous cancellations due to riots and drought, we take a look at the programs that have been maintained or cancelled in the Paris region on July 13 and 14, 2023. [Read more]

Bal des pompiers: popular balls on July 13 and 14, 2023 in Paris and the Ile de France region
Looking for an evening out on Wednesday July 13 and Thursday July 14, 2023 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region? Discover the bals populaires and bals des pompiers that await you for the Fête Nationale, to enjoy before or after the fireworks and dance the night away. [Read more]

And for our dancing and ball-loving friends, the capital has a great program in store, with a host of evenings of all kinds, including the Bal latino in the east of the capital. Not to be missed on Friday, July 14, 2023 from 5pm, this ball will take over 88 Ménilmontant, La Bellevilloise's famous summer garden.

It's the perfect opportunity to celebrate the Fête Nationale in Paris in a very special way! On July 14, head to 88 Ménilmontant for a fabulous trip to Latin America, with a series of free concerts and DJ sets.

• To be read
• Bal des pompiers: popular balls on July 13 and 14, 2023 in Paris and the Ile de France region
• Fireworks on July 13 and 14, 2023 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region: maintained or cancelled?
• Tips for the week of April 29 - May 5, 2024 in Paris: free or inexpensive outings

Fête nationale 2023: July 14th ball at 88 Ménilmontant

On the program: cumbia, salsa, bachata, reggaeton and plenty of surprises.

• Concert
  
  
  • MIXTURA (Viaje Latino Sin Fronteras)
    A journey through the South American continent, with classic salsa, merengue, brasil and more, orchestrated by Juan Medina and his musicians!
    
    
• Dj Set
  
  • CAPTAIN CUMBIA (Cumbia y Tropical Beats)
    Multi-instrumentalist, singer, DJ-producer, radio host, party organizer and poster artist. "El Capitán" is best known as a specialist of Cumbia in all its forms, and also mixes all Latin and tropical sounds, drawing you irresistibly into the dance.