Every year, France celebrates its national holiday on July 14th. This public holiday, which commemorates the storming of the Bastille, is marked by tradition. In Paris, highlights include the military parade down theChamps-Elysées, and the spectacular fireworks display from the Eiffel Tower. Nothing less!
Another key July 14th tradition? The firemen's ball, whose origins date back to August 15, 1806. On this occasion, firefighters opened the doors of their barracks to the general public. Although the date of the Fête Nationale has since changed, the French remain faithful to these popular balls more than two centuries later.
So, feeling like celebrating? Here we reveal the best plans awaiting you in Paris and Île-de-France for the evenings of July 12, 13 and 14, 2026. Between firefighters' balls and popular festivities, you’ll be able to get into the party mood while waiting for the fireworks and cut loose until the early hours.
And above all, stay tuned: this guide is updated as we make new discoveries and announcements. To make sure you don't miss out on any good deals, we advise you to consult this page regularly!
July 14, 2026 in Paris: Bastille Day firefighters’ balls canceled.
On the occasion of Bastille Day on July 14, the Paris Fire Brigade typically opens the doors of several of its barracks to invite the public to the traditional firefighters’ dances. However, this year, because of the heatwave, Parisians will have to forgo this tradition. [Read more]
National Day 2026 in Seine-et-Marne (77): Firefighters' balls and July 14 municipal fêtes
Seine-et-Marne is in festive mood for July 14! Several firefighters' balls and popular dances are celebrating the National Day in the 77 department. [Read more]
Bastille Day, July 14, 2026: firefighters' dances & popular celebrations in Yvelines (78)
During France's National Day, people dance until the early hours at popular celebrations. On July 12, 13 and 14, 2026, a host of festive evenings—including firefighter balls—awaits you in the Yvelines area of Île-de-France. Here’s the program! [Read more]
Bastille Day 2026 in Essonne (91): firefighters’ dances and community celebrations
Where to party in Essonne for Bastille Day on July 14? Between the firefighters’ balls and the popular celebrations, here’s the festive lineup awaiting you in department 91 on July 12, 13 and 14, 2026. Ready to party? [Read more]
National Day on July 14, 2026: Popular celebrations in Hauts-de-Seine (92)
Are you looking for a plan for National Day in Hauts-de-Seine? Popular celebrations are being organized in the 92 department on July 12, 13 and 14, 2026. The firefighters' balls, for their part, have been cancelled. [Read more]
National Day on July 14, 2026: Popular celebrations in Seine-Saint-Denis (93), firefighters' balls canceled
The National Day takes hold of the 93 department. In Seine-Saint-Denis, public dances are planned for July 13–14, 2026. The firefighters’ dances, by contrast, are canceled because of the heatwave. [Read more]
National Day 2026 in Val-de-Marne (94): July 14 festivities and firefighters' balls canceled
Looking for party ideas in Val-de-Marne for July 14? Here are the popular celebrations on the program in the 94 department for this National Day 2026, spanning July 13–14. The firefighters’ balls have been cancelled; [Read more]
National Day in Val d'Oise (95): firefighters' balls and community celebrations for July 14, 2026
Firefighter balls and community celebrations are a staple of Bastille Day in France. Here are the evenings you can look forward to in Val d'Oise for the 2026 National Day. Let the festivities begin. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From July 12, 2026 to July 14, 2026
Official website
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