Bastille Day 2026 in Évry-Courcouronnes (91): fireworks canceled, firefighters’ ball still on

To celebrate Bastille Day 2026, the city of Évry-Courcouronnes (91) had hoped to offer a varied and exciting programme of events on July 13 and 14, 2026. However, due to the high risk of fire, the events and fireworks display scheduled for July 14 at Parc de la Dame du Lac have been cancelled. The republican parade and firefighters’ ball, scheduled for July 13, will go ahead.

Following a prefectural order, fireworks are banned in Essonne until July 15. The city of Évry-Courcouronnes has therefore had to cancel the activities planned for July 14 at Parc de la Dame du Lac, as well as the fireworks display.

However, the events planned for July 13 will go ahead. Join us on July 13 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Boulevard des Coquibus for the republican parade, featuring an exhibition of vehicles belonging to the security forces, emergency services and armed forces. Then, head to Square Jean-Paul II for the traditional firefighters’ ball, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

For all French people, the July 14 festivities are an event not to be missed under any circumstances. A military parade, fireworks, a street dance—anything goes when it comes to celebrating this very special day. As you probably know, July 14 is marked by the memory of the storming of the Bastille in 1789, a symbol of the end of absolute monarchy. July 14 is also the Fête de la Fédération in 1790, which marked the unity of the French nation.

This highly symbolic date for the French Republic is commemorated every year across the country with popular entertainment and a welcoming atmosphere for the whole family. The city of Evry-Courcouronnes is one of the municipalities in the Île-de-France region hosting a wide range of events!

For the 2026 edition, the town in the Essonne (91) département is pulling out all the stops, offering a packed program, as it does every year, on July 13 and 14, 2026.

The program for Bastille Day 2026 in Évry-Courcouronnes:

Republican parade and vehicle exhibition – going ahead

July 13, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Boulevard des Coquibus

A vehicle exhibition will be held on Boulevard des Coquibus on July 13 from 4:30 p.m. Come and see the vehicles on display for Bastille Day! Discover the equipment used by security forces, emergency services and the various branches of the armed forces. The exhibition will be followed by a reception.

Firefighters’ Ball - going ahead

July 13, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. - Jean-Paul II Square

The traditional firefighters’ ball will take place at Square Jean-Paul II on July 13, starting at 7 p.m. Organized to mark Bastille Day, the traditional firefighters’ ball will begin at 7 p.m. at Square Jean-Paul II in Évry-Courcouronnes. Get ready for a festive evening!

Fireworks display - canceled

July 14, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. - Parc de la Dame du Lac

A special evening will be held in Évry-Courcouronnes on Tuesday, July 14, starting at 8 p.m. As it does every year, the city of Évry-Courcouronnes is organizing an event to celebrate Bastille Day. The evening’s program includes food stalls and a concert at Parc de la Dame du Lac from 8 p.m. A fireworks display will begin at 11 p.m.

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