Fête Nationale 2025 in Pontoise (95): Fireworks and popular ball on July 14, 2025

It's the big return of the Fête nationale in the Ile-de-France region, and now more than ever is the time to choose where you're going to party this July 14, 2024. In Pontoise in the Val d'Oise (95), the event promises to be festive, with a grand bal populaire and the traditional fireworks display to round things off in style.

The French National Holiday, celebrated on July 14th, commemorates two major historical events: the storming of the Bastille in 1789, which marked the start of the French Revolution, and the Fête de la Fédération in 1790, a symbol of national unity.

Established in 1880, this day is emblematic of French freedom and democracy, and is traditionally celebrated with military parades (notably the one on the Champs-Élysées in Paris), fireworks displays (the most legendary being the one fired from the Eiffel Tower), concerts and popular balls.

Find out what's on in Pontoise to celebrate the Fête Nationale 2025 in style!

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Program for the Fête Nationale 2025 in Pontoise (95) :

The town of Pontoise is looking forward to seeing you on July 14th for the Fête Nationale!

• 11am - Commemorative ceremony at the cemetery & Place de l'Hôtel de Ville
• 6pm - Republican ball at the Guinguette de Pontoise on the banks of the river Oise
• 11pm - Fireworks on the Pont de l'Oise