July 14th is one of the highlights of summer in France. This day marks the Fête Nationale, and for the occasion, numerous festivities enliven the four corners of the country. You can dance the night away at one of the many bals populaires and bals des pompiers , enjoy family entertainment, marvel at the fireworks and pyrotechnic displays... As you've probably guessed, it's a great opportunity to enjoy the traditional celebrations of the Fête Nationale.
And while we're on the subject of traditions, one of the must-see events on July 14th are the military parades. The best-known is, of course, the one held in Paris, in the presence of the President of the Republic. But the capital is not the only city to hold a military parade: other French cities, notably in the Île-de-France region, also organize their own parades between July 13 and 14. Enthusiasts and curious onlookers alike will be able to take advantage of these demonstrations and discover the heritage of the Paris region.
We're taking you on a tour of the Île-de-France military parades staged for Bastille Day 2026. By the way, stay tuned: this article will be updated as new details come in and as discoveries are made, so check back regularly to learn about more events before the big day!
July 14, 2026 in Paris: what time and on which channel to watch the Champs-Élysées military parade this morning?
This Bastille Day morning, France’s national celebration will unfold as it does every year, with the unmissable military parade along the Champs-Élysées in Paris. A true moment of national unity, this emblematic event draws millions of viewers and curious onlookers each year. [Read more]
You no longer have to sign up to attend the July 14 parade on the Champs-Élysées in Paris.
Spectators hoping to attend the traditional July 14 military parade on the Champs-Élysées will, for the first time, need to register online to gain access to the event. [Read more]
National Day 2026 in Saint-Germain-en-Laye (78): fireworks canceled, community dance goes ahead
Saint-Germain-en-Laye kicks off Bastille Day celebrations! Join us on July 13, 2026 at the Domaine national de Saint-Germain-en-Laye for a host of activities, including a community dance. [Read more]
The Patrouille de France and 130 aircraft on July 14 for an unprecedented aerial parade in Paris
On July 14, 2026, the Bastille Day aerial parade will bring together nearly 130 aircraft over the Champs-Élysées. The Patrouille de France, Rafales, Ukrainian Mirage 2000s and helicopters are expected to take to the skies from 10:21 a.m. Here’s the full rundown of what to expect. [Read more]
Bastille Day 2026 in Évry-Courcouronnes (91): fireworks canceled, firefighters' ball still on.
To celebrate Bastille Day 2026, the town of Évry-C-Courcouronnes (91) hoped to offer a rich and beautiful lineup of events on July 13 and 14, 2026. But due to a high fire risk, the activities and the fireworks planned for July 14 at Parc de la Dame du Lac have been canceled. Conversely, the republican parade and the firefighters’ ball, scheduled for July 13, will go ahead. [Read more]
The July 14, 2026 military parade: the schedule for the Bastille Day event on the Champs-Élysées
The traditional Bastille Day military parade is back on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, along the Champs-Élysées in Paris. Find out what’s on the program for this event. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From July 13, 2026 to July 14, 2026
