July 14, 2026 in Paris: what time and on which channel to watch the Champs-Élysées military parade this morning?

This Bastille Day morning, France’s national celebration will unfold as it does every year, with the unmissable military parade along the Champs-Élysées in Paris. A true moment of national unity, this emblematic event draws millions of viewers and curious onlookers each year.

Once again this year, the July 14th military parade will be broadcast live on television from the morning. The French channels France 2, TF1 and LCI will be broadcasting the military parade, with special editions starting at 6:00 am. The parade of troops begins at 9.55am, and includes a highly-anticipated flypast by the Patrouille de France.

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July 14th in Paris is also the occasion to celebrate the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille in 1789, a powerful symbol of the French Revolution. Since 1880, this date has been celebrated as the national holiday. The military parade on the Champs-Élysées was introduced in 1880, and today represents a showcase for the expertise and commitment of the French armed forces.

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In addition to the official ceremony, the day is punctuated by a host of traditional festivities: popular dances, concerts, entertainment in the neighborhoods and, of course, the July 14th fireworks display fired from the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

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To make sure you don't miss out on this national event, it's best to tune in at dawn to TF1, France 2 or LCI, and take full advantage of this day of patriotic celebration.

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