National Day 2026 in Herblay-sur-Seine (95): evening canceled and fireworks postponed

For Bastille Day, the town of Herblay-sur-Seine in Val-d'Oise had lined up a lively program featuring a torch-lit procession, fireworks, and a DJ set. Because of the current drought conditions and Val-d'Oise’s orange heatwave alert, the municipality has decided to cancel the evening and postpone the fireworks.

Due to the fire risk and the orange heatwave alert in Val-d'Oise, the town hall of Herblay-sur-Seine has decided, "as a precaution," to cancel the fireworks planned for July 13. "The evening is cancelled and the fireworks will be rescheduled for another occasion before the end of the year," the city said in a press release.

Every year, France celebrates its national holiday around July 14th. On this occasion, fireworks displays, popular balls and other traditional festivities take place all over France.

In Paris, two marquee events draw locals and visitors alike: the military parade on the Champs-Elysées and the iconic fireworks from the Eiffel Tower, unusually set for the evening of July 13 this year. But the capital isn’t the only one in a festive mood!

Across Île-de-France, a lively festive program awaits you between the 13 and 14 July 2026! The chance to discover events near you or to set out to explore the Île-de-France heritage. In the Val d'Oise, the town of Herblay-sur-Seine invites you to join the festivities of the Fête Nationale!

This charming commune on the banks of the Seine, bordering the Yvelines département, is surrounded by a beautiful green landscape, while in its historic town center you'll come across here and there remnants of the past, offering intriguing anachronistic elements for you to discover on your stroll.

Not far from here, in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, you can even discover an astonishing floating chapel. It's a great way to fill the day before enjoying the July 14th festivities!

The 2026 Bastille Day program in Herblay-sur-Seine:

The evening has been canceled and the fireworks have been postponed to a later date.

A festive evening will get underway with the distribution of lanterns in the Simone Veil Hall, before the departure of the illuminated parade heading toward the banks of the Seine. There, the traditional fireworks will light up the sky for the delight of young and old alike.

The festivities will continue afterwards at the Town Hall Park with a lively musical evening hosted by a DJ, in a warm and summery atmosphere.

Lantern distribution at 9:30 p.m., Simone Veil Hall

Fireworks display at 11 p.m. along the banks of the Seine

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