As the Eiffel Tower fireworks are moved up to July 13, 2026, the July 14 military parade is also set to unfold under special conditions. Typically, access to this traditional Bastille Day parade is free, but spectators must pass through security checkpoints where officers inspect bags to ensure no prohibited items enter the security perimeter.
This year, however, the public will face an extra step to attend this key moment of July 14 in Paris with registration required: an online registration must be completed via the Élysée Palace site in order to access the parade expected on the Champs-Élysées, often described as the most beautiful avenue in the world.
However, the administrative court, which was urgently seized by the Vigie Liberté association, has struck down this requirement, according to information from AFP colleagues: the military parade will thus be accessible without registering or presenting a QR code, as in previous years.
Planning ahead remains essential for this Parisian tradition: and for good reason—securing the best vantage points means arriving at the scene as early as possible, otherwise you risk only a limited view. You’ll find more information on how to register in the article below:
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]
You no longer have to sign up to attend the July 14 parade on the Champs-Élysées in Paris.
