National Day 2026 in Houilles (78): fireworks canceled, community dance and concert kept on

The town of Houilles invites locals and visitors to take part in a wide array of activities for Bastille Day 2026 on July 13, 2026, despite the fireworks being cancelled following a prefectural order.

Because of the fire risk tied to the ongoing drought and following an unfavorable decision from the Prefecture, the fireworks display scheduled for Monday, July 13, for Bastille Day has been canceled. The rest of the festivities remain on.

Every year, the Bastille Day national celebration on July 14 kicks off a flurry of festivities across France. From official ceremonies to military parades, firefighters' balls, free concerts and popular entertainments, towns and villages hum to the beat of this unifying event. The day usually closes with spectacular fireworks shows across the country, drawing locals and visitors alike to celebrate the nation's history and identity in a festive mood.

Friends from Houilles, Parisians and Île-de-Francians, mark your calendars! For Bastille Day festivities, the town of Houilles in the Yvelines invites you to a range of activities for the Fête Nationale, on July 13, 2026. From 6:00 PM, locals and visitors are invited to head to the Hôtel de Ville square to enjoy the events laid on for the occasion, before gathering for the traditional fireworks at 11:00 PM.

The 2026 Bastille Day program in Houilles:

The City of Houilles invites you to come together on July 13 to celebrate Bastille Day. A concert, a popular dance, a fireworks display and a dancing evening will fill the night, and the event is open to everyone. The City of Houilles looks forward to celebrating this essential summer soirée with you!

From 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM: the festivities get underway. As evening begins, enjoy live music and a food area.
From 8:30 PM to 11:00 PM: a concert and a dance party. The group “Hollywood République” will kick off the evening with a concert, before handing the floor to the dance party.
At 11:30 PM: fireworks. The night’s highlight, the traditional fireworks display will light up the Houilles sky for the delight of young and old alike.
From midnight to 2:00 AM: DJ night. The party continues into the early hours with DJ Axel H spinning on the dance floor until 2 AM.

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