You no longer have to sign up to attend the July 14 parade on the Champs-Élysées in Paris.

Witnessing the traditional July 14 parade on the Champs-Élysées almost required a touch more foresight than usual this year. An online pre-registration was put in place for those wishing to access the vicinity of the military parade organized for the National Holiday 2026.

So far, public access has already involved security screenings at the various entry points of the site. Spectators were required to undergo bag checks before reaching the areas open to the public. For this 2026 edition, the plan nearly changed with the addition of a mandatory registration via the Élysée site, a first for the event. Ultimately, by court order, this measure was struck down.

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National Day 2026: Finally, you no longer need to register to attend the Military Parade on July 14.
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This edition of the Fête nationale also has another peculiarity. The traditional fireworks display at the Eiffel Tower will not be shot on the evening of July 14, but exceptionally on July 13, 2026. This calendar shift is linked to the commemorations of the Nice attack on July 14, 2016, held the following day. spectators are therefore invited to plan ahead to enjoy these iconic events in optimal conditions.

Military Parade on July 14, 2026 in Paris: schedule, tips, how to watch and the latest updates—everything you need to know.
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