Fête Nationale 2026 à Gif sur Yvette (91): fireworks canceled, activities and picnic kept on.

Following a prefectural order, fireworks are banned in Essonne through July 15, 2026. The July 13 display in Gif-sur-Yvette has been canceled. "The fireworks will be rescheduled to a later date," the commune announced, adding that the evening program and other activities will go ahead as planned.

For the Fête Nationale on July 14, which celebrates the historic storming of the Bastille prison in 1789, as well as the Fête de la Fédération of 1790, the whole of France celebrates with fireworks displays across the country, popular dances and great entertainment.

Every summer, July 14th is a not-to-be-missed date for the French, who take advantage of the traditional military parade on the Champs-Elysées, fireworks displays in almost every town and city in France, open-air concerts and balls, and family activities to explain the importance of this holiday to the youngest.

In the Essonne department, the town of Gif-sur-Yvette is putting on a full slate of festivities. While the fireworks are canceled this year due to fire risk, the town is keeping its other events on, inklusive the dance party and the republican picnic to bring a lively vibe with a variety of tunes all evening long. Whether you’re with family, friends, or a couple, you’re sure to have a wonderful evening on July 13, 2026!

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The programme for the Fête nationale in Gif-sur-Yvette :

• The Republic Picnic to bring everyone together
  Starting at 7:30 PM - In the Town Hall Square
  Bring your blanket, your picnic basket, and reusable dishes and cutlery to join a giant communal picnic. Fabric tablecloths will be loaned by the town, subject to stock availability.
  
  
• The food trucks to treat your palate
  Starting at 7:30 PM - In the Town Hall Square
  • Home Sweet Bowls - Poké bowls and Asian specialties
  • 125TH STREET - Burgers and American fare
  • The Town Hall Café – Breaded chicken, Caesar salad, spring rolls
  • Buvette of the Giffois de l'Amitié Club - Fries, sausages, drinks and ice creams
  • Sweet Delights - Churros, homemade crepes and Italian ice
  • Mtgourmandise – Artisanal ice creams and sorbets
  • Natural Food Bokit - Savory and sweet churros
    
    
• Entertainment to light up the dance floor
  • 8:30 PM - The band from École normale supérieure, "L'Ernestophone"
  • 9:30 PM - Dance with Wanted Revival
    
    
• The fireworks to marvel at - Cancelled
  The fireworks display will be launched at 11 PM.

Happy National Day to all!

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