Fête Nationale in Epinay-sur-Seine (93): fireworks, concerts and banquet on July 13, 2025

July 14th is Bastille Day in France! For two days, celebrations take place all over the country, especially in the Paris region, not far from the capital, where the Eiffel Tower fireworks show and the military parade take place during the day. In the surrounding communes, people compete to come up with the best ideas for unforgettable festivities, including Republican picnics, popular dances and, of course, fireworks.

Often scheduled on July 13 outside Paris, these festivities await you close to home, or a little further afield if you'd like a change of scenery and a chance to explore the treasures of the Ile-de-France region. In the Seine-Saint-Denis town of Épinay-sur-Seine, the Fête Nationale is celebrated the day before, at parc de l'Hôtel de Ville and on the banks of the Seine.

While you're waiting for the entertainment to start, why not discover the town and its special features? We'll start with the Hôtel de Ville, formerly the Château du Terrail and a seigniorial residence dating from 1760, before visiting the Studios Éclair,former film studios converted into a cultural venue, before settling down in theParc Jean Monnet, aXIXᵉ century "English" garden with picturesque ruins.

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Program for Fête nationale 2025 in Epinay-sur-Seine (93)

Sunday, July 13 from 7 pm to 1 am - Hôtel de Ville park

From 7pm, a welcome cocktail will kick off the festivities, followed by a ball hosted by La Fée du Bal, just to get you in the mood. As all this is likely to whet the appetite, sweet and savoury food-trucks will be on hand to delight every taste bud, but you can also bring your own picnic and set up on the tables provided (please note limited seating) or on the grass.

By 9pm, everyone will be ready to continue the evening and welcome the 13 musicians of the Soul Power band. With their soul, rhythm'n'blues and disco-funk sounds, and covers of the greatest hits by James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles and, closer to home, Bruno Mars, they're sure to get the crowd up and dancing.

Then it's time to raise your eyes to the sky to admire the fireworks, launched at dusk, around 11pm. The little ones will then return to Morpheus' arms, their eyes still filled with wonder, while the party-goers will be able to prolong the evening until 1am, in the company of DJ Eddy, who already set the Spinass dancefloor alight last year.

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In short, it's a great way to celebrate!

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