It's an essential tradition of France's National Day. Every year, on July 14, a military parade runs along the Champs-Élysées, considered the world’s most beautiful avenue, to the iconic Place de la Concorde where the official grandstands are set up.
14 juillet à Paris : how to secure seats in the stands for the National Day Military Parade
Watching the July 14 Army Parade from a grandstand offers unmatched comfort and visibility. But are these seating spots open to the general public? Here’s what you need to know to try to snag an invitation. [Read more]
Usually, this parade is freely accessible to the general public subject to passing security checks at the various entry points that surround the security perimeter deployed for the event. This system is designed, in particular, to ensure spectators do not bring prohibited items.
This year, however, there is a change: to attend the parade, the public will have to take an extra step by registering online. A previously unseen measure that may spark curiosity. So, why is the military parade in Paris only accessible this year through mandatory registration?
According to Le Parisien, the reason for tightening security is due to the presence "of many foreign heads of state". Beyond the usual recommendations for watching the parade under good conditions, it will therefore be necessary to anticipate this step from now on. More information on how to register in the article below :
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14 juillet à Paris : how to secure seats in the stands for the National Day Military Parade
Here's how to sign up to attend the July 14 parade on the Champs-Élysées in Paris.
