Fête Nationale 2026 à Corbeil-Essonnes (91) : celebrations canceled and postponed

Due to the orange heatwave alert and a prefectural order banning fireworks across the Essonne department until July 15, the town of Corbeil-Essonnes (91) announces the cancellation and postponement of its fireworks display as well as the festive evening, initially planned for July 13, 2026.

Following a prefectural decree, the town of Corbeil-Essonnes is obliged to cancel the fireworks display as well as the festive evening with a concert that had been planned for July 13, 2026. "This decision follows the measures taken by the Prefecture of Essonne in response to the very high fire risk linked to the heat and drought," the municipality said on its social networks, and noted that a "new date will be announced soon."

To celebrate the National Day 2026, Corbeil-Essonnes unveils a program that is both festive and welcoming! Fireworks, a DJ, these are the highlights awaiting you on July 13, 2026. We’ll walk you through the full schedule of this lively evening!

But first, why not take advantage of this public holiday—celebrating the Republic and its values—to discover this town in Essonne (91), southeast of Paris?

The city, and its surrounding countryside, is especially charming. You can uncover its medieval heritage—from the Saint-Spire Cathedral to the Grandes Moulins de Corbeil and the Halles de Corbeil—and also stroll along the banks of the Seine and the Essonne, in the Parc du Coudray, or nearby in the Forest of Sénart.

The National Day 2026 programme in Corbeil-Essonnes:

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

A grand show and a host of activities await for the Bastille Day celebrations. At the highlight, a spectacular fireworks display will light up the sky on the evening of July 13, starting at 11 p.m.

6:00 PM: The crowd begins to gather at Place du Comte Haymon
6:30 PM: Musical entertainment kicks off with a DJ. Food and beverages available on site.
10:30 PM: The music ends and the crowd is ushered to the right bank to view the fireworks.
11:00 PM: The fireworks display, accompanied by sound, begins

Beware of parking and traffic restrictions. Starting Saturday, July 11 at 8:00 a.m., parking will be prohibited in the following areas: - Quai Maurice Riquiez - Quai Bourgoin - Quai Mauzaisse - Rue de la Pêcherie - Rue Ferdinand Buisson. Vehicle towing of violators will be carried out by the municipal police. On July 13 from 8:00 a.m., car traffic will be prohibited on the following routes: - Quai Bourgoin - Rue Saint-Nicolas. From 10:00 p.m. on July 13, vehicle and pedestrian traffic will be restricted in the vicinity of the fireworks zones.

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