Every year, to celebrate France's national holiday, a military parade takes place on theChamps-Elysées avenue in Paris. This year, on Friday morning, July 14, 2023, you're invited to attend this not-to-be-missed event. Last year, no fewer than 6,300 soldiers on foot, 71 aircraft, 25 helicopters, 221 vehicles and 200 horses from the Republican Guard took to the world's most beautiful avenue!
So, what's on the agenda for the July 14, 2023military parade in Paris? Last year, the theme "Sharing the Flame" paid tribute both to the flame of the Resistance, embodied by Hubert Germain, the last Companion of the Liberation who will die in October 2021, and to the Olympic Flame, as the capital will host the Olympic Games in 2024.
This year, the military governor of Paris (GMP), General Christophe Abad, announced at the press conference that the military parade for the Fête Nationale 2023 in Paris will aim to "remind us of our attachment to strategic solidarity with our allies" .
As a result, 15 of France's allies in the military intervention in the Sahel will be honored on an initial board. Among these allies, France has chosen to highlight India, which is the guest of honor at this military parade.
The Patrouille de France will also make its traditional appearance, marking the 70th anniversary of this air fleet. It will precede the passage of foreign aircraft including the British Typhoon, the Belgian F-16 and the Indian Rafale. For the first time, the Serval light armored vehicle will also join the parade.
There arethree special features this year. For the first time, an international orchestra will perform during the parade, with 80 musicians from France and 13 from partner countries including Canada and Germany. There will also be military engineers, and a battalion of over 200 top sportsmen and women from Joinville (Haute-Marne, Grand-Est).
Please note, however, that the organization of this parade has led to the closure of certain metro stations, which are listed in the article below as soon as the information is available:
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Dates and Opening Time
On July 14th, 2023
From 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location
The Champs Elysées
75008 Paris 8
Prices
Free
Official website
www.defense.gouv.fr