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 free to the public, but attendees must pass security checks at the various entry points surrounding the security perimeter set up for the event. This system is designed in particular to ensure that spectators do not bring in prohibited items.
This year, however, there almost was a change: to attend the parade, the public would initially have to take an extra step by registering online. Ultimately abandoned following a court ruling, the unprecedented measure managed to spark curiosity. So, why would the Paris military parade have required mandatory registration only this year?
A military parade by registration? This year, access to the Champs-Élysées for the National Day tradition almost required mandatory online pre-registration. The courts have ruled, so there will be no need to register or present a QR code. [Read more]
According to Le Parisien, the reason for tightening security is due to the presence "of numerous foreign heads of state".
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