Bastille Day: firemen's ball on July 13, 2023 in Créteil (94)

Published by Caroline de Sortiraparis, Laurent de Sortiraparis · Photos by Laurent de Sortiraparis · Published on July 6th, 2023 at 12:40 p.m.
To mark the July 14th and Fête Nationale celebrations, the town of Créteil in the Val-de-Marne region of France is organizing its traditional firemen's ball on Thursday, July 13, 2023.

A festive air in Créteil... As part of the July 14th festivities, the town of Créteil, in the Val-de-Marne region of France, is organizing the now-famous Firefighters' Ball on Thursday July 13, 2023, to celebrate the French National Holiday. Starting at 9pm, music and dance enthusiasts will gather at the Créteil fire station, located on rue Maurice Déménitroux, to dance the night away!

The firemen's ball, a true tradition of the Fête Nationale, originated in Montmartre in 1937. It was on their way back from the military parade that the Butte firefighters invited passers-by who were following them to visit their barracks, after obtaining permission from their superiors. An unqualified success, it spread to other fire stations in the capital, and then across the country. But before it became the firemen's ball it is today, the event featured sports and physical exercise, until visitors started dancing and drinking.

Today, we still drink (in moderation) and dance. And as for the Créteil ball, like many other fire departments' balls, this one is free of charge, but a"tonneau" is available so that you can donate a little something to help them maintain the fire station... or other expenses. And who knows, maybe you'll meet a young single fireman or firewoman (yes, the word does exist)? Whatever the case, we'll be in Créteil on July 13, 2023 to celebrate! Shall we go, folks?

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Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
On July 13th, 2023
Starts at 09:00 p.m.

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    Location

    Rue Maurice Déménitroux
    94000 Creteil

    Access
    Metro line 8 "Créteil-Université" station

    Prices
    Free

    Official website
    www.ville-creteil.fr

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