Fireworks and Beef Festival on July 14, 2023 in Montmorency (95)

This Friday, July 14, marks the long-awaited Fête nationale. Every year, this event delights young and old alike, with its military parade down the Champs-Elysées, its popular balls and its inevitable fireworks displays across France. In the Île-de-France region, many communes celebrate the Fête Nationale with their own events on July 13, 14 or both.

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And the town of Montmorency is no exception! Every year, the Val d'Oise town celebrates the Bastille Day and the Fête de la Fédération with a very specific program. And yes, it's only here that you can enjoy the traditional Fête du Bœuf, which takes place every year in the town on July 14th.

The Fête nationale program in Montmorency

• July 14, from 12pm to 6pm: the Fête du Bœuf.

Food, music and thrills await you . L'Amicale des Peupliers will delight your taste buds with a gourmet platter lunch and French fries. For dessert, enjoy a cherry cake. The meal will cost 6 euros.

• 9:30pm: Torchlight march

New this year: the town invites you to take part in the torchlight walk from the mare aux Champeaux to the Parc des Sports Nelson Mandela. Lanterns will be distributed free of charge to children.

• 11pm: Fireworks

The traditional fireworks display will light up the Montmorency sky, at the Parc des Sports Nelson Mandela, chemin de la Butte-aux-Pères (entrance A). Starting at 8.30pm. Free shuttles departing from the town hall parking lot (rue Théophile-Vacher) will be available from 9pm. Catering on site.

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