Chelles’ July 13 fireworks canceled and postponed (77): see you at Christmas 2026

The Bastille Day fireworks display planned for Chelles in the Seine-et-Marne department (77) will not take place on July 13, 2026. Due to the drought and a prefectural order, the town has postponed it to Christmas, Saturday, December 19, 2026.

Program change for the National Day 2026 in Chelles, in the north of the Seine-et-Marne (77). The fireworks that were slated to light up Chelles’ hills on July 13, 2026 have been postponed. The municipality made this decision following an order from the Seine-et-Marne prefect, citing drought and the fire risk it poses to wooded areas.

Good news all around: the show isn’t canceled, just postponed. Residents will be able to catch it during the Christmas festivities, on Saturday, December 19, 2026. An unexpected way to end the year in a blaze of light, rather than getting through it in midsummer.

Why has the Chelles fireworks display been postponed?

The decision follows a prefectural order that temporarily bans certain firework launches and pyrotechnic displays in the department.

The drought gripping Île-de-France and drying out the soil, pushing up the fire risk in the massifs and wooded areas. The Chelles Mountain, with its green and tree-covered zones, sits among the sites most exposed.

Chelles' fireworks display rescheduled to December 19, 2026

Rather than giving up, the town of Chelles has chosen to reschedule its fireworks display to Saturday, December 19, 2026, as part of the year-end festivities.

For the record, no public celebration is planned in Chelles this year for July 14. Those hoping to enjoy the open air on Chelles’ hill will have to wait until the festivities to see the sky light up.

Where to watch a fireworks display in Seine-et-Marne despite the drought?

Chelles isn’t the only town affected: several cities in Île-de-France have had to cancel or postpone their celebrations due to fire risk. To help you stay on top of things, we recommend checking our guide des feux d'artifice en Seine-et-Marne as well as our guide des feux d'artifice à Paris et en Île-de-France, updated as decisions are made.

Are you keen on a fireworks outing this July 13? On the Seine-et-Marne side, Provins célèbre la Fête nationale dans sa cité médiévale, while Meaux propose feu d'artifice et bal des pompiers. Do keep in mind to confirm these events, as prefectural orders can change from day to day.

To stay on top of local news and confirm the newly announced December date, your best bet is to consult the official Chelles town website and the Chelles Mountain page.

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