In Saclay, the fireworks don’t mark the National Day, but the community season. Each year, the town hall brings residents together around the Community Forum, before ending the day with a pyrotechnic display. A free outing open to all, centered around one of the only fireworks displays fired at the start of the school year.
The 2026 edition takes place on Saturday, September 5 at Favreuse Gymnasium. The Forum des associations is organized from 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM, during which more than forty associations—sporting, cultural, recreational, solidarity, and mutual-help—showcase their activities. Volunteers and the leaders of the organizations are on hand to inform visitors and collect registrations for the 2026-2027 season.
Alongside the forum, a ART BOX stand is set up on the gymnasium forecourt for the afternoon. From 7:15 p.m., the Social Activities Committee (COS) offers a paella at Espace Jeanne-Moreau, providing a meal before the evening’s activities.
The evening continues with the grand fireworks display, scheduled for 11 p.m. at the Favreuse gymnasium playground. This show caps the day and marks the highlight of the back-to-school festivities. Admission is free, just like all the activities offered throughout the day.
What sets this event apart is its timing. While most fireworks displays take place around July 14, Saclay opts to launch theirs at the start of September. The evening marks the kickoff of the new community season and gives residents a chance to explore the town’s activities before ending the day with a pyrotechnic show. Welcome back to Saclay!
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Dates and Opening Time
On September 5, 2026
Location
Favreuse Gymnasium
14 Rue Montaigne
91400 Saclay
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Official website
www.saclay.fr
