French National Day Celebrations

Today, French National Day celebrations are held all over France. The most traditional and grand military parade was held on the morning of July 14 on the Champs Elysees in Paris. The president of the French Republic, officials, and invited foreign dignitaries will all attend. The reviewed troops are composed of infantry, mechanized troops, and air forces. Sometimes foreign troops are invited to participate in the parade and advance side by side with the French army.

The famous firemen's dance is also held on July 14 every year. This tradition dates back to 1937 when a fire brigade opened the gate of the barracks for a small group of curious people. The firefighters' gymnastics performance and firecrackers accompanied everyone through a happy night. The joy of the citizens infected other barracks, and the activities spread in this way. Since then, this celebration has become an irreversible trend.

On July 13 or 14, fireworks will be set off in all big cities to celebrate the national day. The most famous are the fireworks in Paris, where thousands of people gathered on the square of the God of war, the banks of the Seine River, and the platform of the Eiffel Tower, or the first and second floors. Fireworks are usually set off in the garden of Trocadero. These amazing fireworks show usually last about 35 minutes. It is recommended that you enjoy fireworks on the opposite bank of the Seine River.

Also worth recommending are many special cruise projects on July 14, which is the best place to watch the fireworks show.