National Day 2026 in Lagny-sur-Marne (77): firefighters' ball and fireworks on July 13

July 14th in the Paris region is more than a tradition... it's an institution! In Paris, the skies are ablaze with fireworks from the Eiffel Tower, while the Champs-Élysées play host to the famous military parade. In the barracks, firemen's balls attract crowds ready to dance the night away. And all over the region, many towns and cities bring out their drums and bells to celebrate the Fête nationale: open-air events, concerts, shows and social gatherings take place in town centers and parks.

And this year, why not celebrate Bastille Day on July 13, 2026 in Lagny-sur-Marne? Nestled along the Marne River, at the border of Val-de-Marne and the Seine-et-Marne (77), this charming town rolls out a festive, family-friendly atmosphere to mark the national holiday as it should—with its traditional fireworks show and the firefighters’ ball!

Also take the time to explore the banks of the Marne and its quays made for wandering, admire the majestic Notre-Dame-des-Ardents abbey church, a masterpiece of 13th-century Gothic art, or stroll around the Saint-Fursy fountain on Place du Marché-au-Blé, which testify to the town’s past as a bustling Champagne fair center in the heart of the Brie.

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The 2026 Bastille Day program in Lagny-sur-Marne (77)

• From 7 p.m. to 4 a.m. — Firefighters' Ball

Fire and Rescue Centre – 1 Bonnet Avenue
Admission by donation – open to the public

After 70 years of service, the Lagny-sur-Marne firefighters invite you to their first-ever ball! A night that promises to be unforgettable, thanks in large part to a lineup of artists who will have you dancing until dawn. For those with a taste for good food, on-site bars and food trucks will also be available.

• From 9 p.m. onward — lanterns and light-up bracelets

The city invites you to gather at Place de la Fontaine, where children up to 12 years old can collect lanterns and glow bracelets handed out by the Festival Committee. A concert by the Harmonie-Fanfare will also be on offer to delight your ears!

• At 11 p.m. – a fireworks display

The banks of the Marne will welcome you to witness the traditional and magnificent fireworks display.

The ball unfolds about a twenty-minute stroll from the fireworks, letting guests make the most of both venues for the entire evening.

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