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.
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July 14, 2026 in Paris: firefighters' balls for Bastille Day in the capital
On Bastille Day, July 14, 2026, the Paris Fire Brigade opens several of its stations to the public so they can take part in the traditional firefighters’ balls. [Read more]
Bastille Day on July 14, 2026 in Seine-et-Marne (77): firefighters' balls & popular celebrations
Seine-et-Marne is celebrating Bastille Day! For France’s National Day 20265, a string of firefighters’ balls and community dances awaits in the 77 department. Here’s the program! [Read more]
National Day on July 14, 2026 in Yvelines (78): firefighters’ balls and community celebrations.
National Day is also an invitation to party until the early hours at the popular celebrations. On July 12, 13 and 14, 2026, a host of festive evenings—including firefighters’ balls—await you in Yvelines, in the Île-de-France region. [Read more]
July 14, 2026 in Essonne (91): firefighters’ balls and community celebrations for Bastille Day
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 the 91 department this July 12, 13 and 14, 2026. [Read more]
Bastille Day on July 14, 2026 in Hauts-de-Seine (92): firefighters’ balls and public festivities
Want to dance the night away for Bastille Day in Hauts-de-Seine? From firefighters’ balls to community celebrations, check out the department 92’s festive lineup for July 12–14, 2026. [Read more]
Bastille Day 2026 in Seine-Saint-Denis (93): firefighters' balls & community celebrations
National Day takes over the 93 department. In Seine-Saint-Denis, firefighter balls and popular celebrations are set to attract revelers on July 12, 13 and 14, 2026, promising festive evenings where you can dance until dawn. Here's the program! [Read more]
National Day on July 14, 2026 in Val-de-Marne (94): firefighters' dances & popular celebrations
Looking for party ideas in Val-de-Marne for July 14? Here are the Firefighters’ Balls and popular festivities on the schedule in the 94 department for this National Day 2026, from July 12 through 14. [Read more]
Bastille Day on July 14, 2026 in Val d'Oise (95): firefighters' balls & community celebrations
Firefighters’ dances and community celebrations are a staple of Bastille Day in France. Discover the evenings in store in Val d’Oise for Bastille Day 2026. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From July 12, 2026 to July 14, 2026
Official website
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