Each year, the festivities of July 14 bring together thousands of Île-de-France residents around a festive program celebrating the National Holiday. In the Val-d'Oise, as in the rest of Île-de-France, towns traditionally offer a lineup of activities spread across the evenings of July 13 and the day of July 14: popular dances, concerts, official ceremonies, parades, family activities, and open-air performances.
The firework display is often the highlight of these celebrations. Yet, depending on the circumstances — notably the weather, fire risk, prefectural directives, or safety imperatives — some municipalities may be forced to cancel their pyrotechnic show. These decisions, taken to protect the public and natural spaces, do not necessarily derail the entire festivities.
Bastille Day: all fireworks displays in Val-d'Oise could be cancelled
The Prefect of Val-d'Oise issued on Thursday, July 9, a decree restricting July 14 fireworks under certain conditions. Under an orange alert, launches within 200 meters of a sensitive site are prohibited. Under a red alert, the ban would extend to the entire department. Here’s the update. [Read more]
This year, National Day 2026 unfolds, for example, in a context of heat waves that, depending on the department's alert level, could lead to cancellations of fireworks in the Val d'Oise. But that doesn't mean we have to skip the celebrations!
To help you make the most of the National Day celebrations, we’ve gathered in this article the activities that are being kept despite the absence of fireworks. You’ll easily spot the events still on and be able to choose an outing that fits your mood, even when the traditional grand finale can’t take place.
Before you head out
Even when a program has been published, last‑minute changes or cancellations can still happen as the situation evolves. We therefore recommend checking the organizer’s website or social media before you head out to confirm that the activities are still on and to note any adjustments.
A family-friendly lineup in Cormeilles-en-Parisis (95) for Bastille Day, despite the fireworks being canceled.
The town of Cormeilles-en-Parisis (95) is gearing up for July 14, 2026 to celebrate Bastille Day 2026 with family-friendly activities all afternoon. The fireworks display has sadly been canceled and replaced by a fan zone to watch France in the World Cup. [Read more]
July 13 in Taverny (95): DJ set and concert proceed, fireworks canceled for Bastille Day
The town of Taverny, in Val d'Oise, is hosting its version of the National Day celebrations on July 13, 2026. On the lineup? An electrifying evening headlined by a concert and a DJ set. Unfortunately, the planned fireworks display has been cancelled due to a prefectural decree. [Read more]
Fête nationale 2026 à Eaubonne (Val-d'Oise): picnic, lantern-making workshop and fire performance on July 14.
The town of Eaubonne invites us to celebrate Bastille Day 2026 in style: head to Parc du Val Joli in Val-d'Oise for a picnic, a concert, a lantern-making workshop, and a fire show to mark the national holiday. [Read more]
Bastille Day 2026 on July 14 in Goussainville (95): artistic activities, a concert and fireworks.
On the occasion of National Day in Val-d'Oise, Goussainville invites you to join us on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, for a free evening packed with activities and the traditional fireworks. [Read more]
Fireworks and a majorette show await you for Bastille Day 2026 in Osny
As every year, the town of Osny is among the places where Bastille Day on July 14 is celebrated with a fireworks display. See you on July 13, 2026, to take part in the festivities in this Val d'Oise commune. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
From July 13, 2026 to July 14, 2026
Bastille Day: all fireworks displays in Val-d'Oise could be cancelled
