ALERT: due to the heatwave, the firefighters' balls in Paris and the inner suburbs have been cancelled.
Bastille Day 2026: Firefighters' balls canceled in Paris and the inner suburbs.
A tough blow for fans of the traditional firefighters’ balls. Because of the heatwave sweeping the Île-de-France region, the dances scheduled for July 13 and 14, 2026 in Paris and the inner suburbs have been canceled. An exceptional decision that highlights the tangible impact of extreme heat episodes on major public events. [Read more]
The firefighters’ ball, a genuine tradition of the National Day, traces its roots to 1937 in Montmartre. After returning from the military parade, the firefighters of the Butte invited spectators who had been following them to tour their firehouse, with authorization from their superior. An undeniable success, it caught on with other stations in the capital and then across the country.
But before it became the firefighters' ball we know today, the event offered sports activities and other physical workouts, until the day visitors began dancing and drinking. Today, people still drink (in moderation) and dance!
As part of the Fête Nationale 2026 festivities, the city of Créteil in the Val-de-Marne is staging its now-famous Firefighters' Ball, on 13 July 2026. Music and dance enthusiasts are set to convene at the Créteil Emergency Centre, located on Rue de l'Orme Saint-Siméon, to dance the night away!
Cancelled
Looking for a spot near Paris that’s easy to reach by public transit to catch the Bastille Day fireworks? Here are the inner-suburb towns offering a pyrotechnic show on July 13 and 14, 2026, to celebrate the National Day. [Read more]
Location
Créteil Emergency Center
10 Rue de l'Orme Saint-Siméon
94000 Creteil
Route planner
Access
Metro line 8 "Créteil-Université" station
Prices
Free
Official website
www.ville-creteil.fr
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