National Day 2026 in Plaisir (78): fireworks and the public dance completely canceled

Cancellation of the fireworks and the ball planned for Monday, July 13, on Bastille Day, due to a prefectural order.

The National Day 2026 is shaping up to be lively in Plaisir! As every year, the town in the Yvelines (78) celebrates the storming of the Bastille and the unity of the French nation with a grand public evening, July 13, 2026! And of course, entry is free and open to all.

It's a tradition that every town in France celebrates the Fête Nationale. Tradition also dictates that fireworks and a popular ball are organized on July 13, July 14 and sometimes even both days! An opportunity for Plaisir's 31,000 inhabitants to enjoy themselves with family and friends, and to take in the big show.

As the town is known for its green spaces, you'll no doubt be able to catch a glimpse of the fireworks from a little corner of paradise: the Parc du Château!

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The 2026 Bastille Day program in Plaisir:

On the evening of Monday, July 13, in Château Park, come dance at the traditional grand ball and enjoy a spectacular, music-filled fireworks display from the Festival Ring. To help you make the most of the night, food trucks will be on hand. As always, entry is free and open to all.

To enjoy the fireworks in the best possible conditions, we invite you to head to Parc du Château 20 to 30 minutes before it starts at 11 p.m.

The program for the celebration (subject to last-minute changes):

• On-site catering available from 7 PM
• The dance kicks off at 8 PM and runs through 10:45 PM
• Fireworks display at 11 PM
• The dance resumes from 11:30 PM to 1 AM

Catering:

• Sun-kissed grill corners: Portuguese-inspired street bites with hot dogs, merguez sandwiches, spicy chicken tenders, paninis, chicken-chorizo tacos, a range of burgers on organic bread with 125g beef patties (fresh, non-frozen French meat), all cooked over a wood fire, plus suckling-pig fritters, beef, ham and cheese, nuggets… served with generously portioned fries or not — Desserts — Beverages: water, sodas, or beer
• The Gourmet Stop: house-made burgers with fresh fries, accompanying drinks and homemade desserts — homemade crepes and treats
• The Good Glass HQ: on-tap beers, wines, iced tea, lemonade, cocktails, hot drinks
• MG Caribbean Delights: chicken wings, chicken thighs, bokit burger (Guadeloupean sandwich. A bokit is a fried bread stuffed with cod bits, chicken, ham, cheese, fresh produce, …), fish
• Miami Pizza: house-made pizzas and reimagined classics

Parking information:

Two parking areas are available if you plan to drive to Bastille Day festivities.

• Sports park parking, Brétechelle Street (park access via Brétechelle Street, about a 5-minute walk)
• République parking, Dr. Alexander Fleming Street (park access via the church side, about a 10-minute walk)

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