Fête Nationale 2023: a Latino version of the July 14th Ball at 88 Ménilmontant

Bastille Day is just around the corner! So, what are you planning for this festive day, commemorated on the same date every year since 1880? As always, there'll be plenty of entertainment, with the traditional fireworks display on July 13, as in many towns in the Paris region, or on July 14 in Paris.

But the Fête Nationale is also an opportunity to enjoy many other celebrations, such as the military parade on the Champs-Élysées, the great free symphony concert on the Champ-de-Mars, or the firemen's balls, popular balls and other dedicated evenings.

Why is July 14th a national holiday in France? History and origins of the national holiday
Every July 14th, France celebrates its national holiday! But do you remember exactly what happened on July 14, 1789? And do you know how long July 14 has been a national holiday in France? We tell you. [Read more]

Fireworks displays on July 13 and 14, 2024 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region for Bastille Day
France's national holiday is celebrated on July 14, and the Paris region is ready for the occasion. In Paris and the Ile-de-France region, a rich program of festivities awaits you on July 13 and 14, 2024, including the traditional fireworks shows. So, where can you see fireworks in the Paris region for the Fête Nationale? Follow the guide! [Read more]

Firemen's ball and popular balls on July 12, 13 and 14, 2024 in Paris and the Ile de France region
Looking for an evening out on July 12, 13 and 14, 2024 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region? Discover the bals populaires and bals des pompiers that await you for the Fête Nationale, to enjoy before or after the fireworks and dance the night away. [Read more]

And for our dancing and ball-loving friends, the capital has a great program in store, with a host of evenings of all kinds, including the Bal latino in the east of the capital. Not to be missed on Friday, July 14, 2023 from 5pm, this ball will take over 88 Ménilmontant, La Bellevilloise's famous summer garden.

It's the perfect opportunity to celebrate the Fête Nationale in Paris in a very special way! On July 14, head to 88 Ménilmontant for a fabulous trip to Latin America, with a series of free concerts and DJ sets.

• To be read
• Firemen's ball and popular balls on July 12, 13 and 14, 2024 in Paris and the Ile de France region
• Why is July 14th a national holiday in France? History and origins of the national holiday
• Fireworks displays on July 13 and 14, 2024 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region for Bastille Day

Fête nationale 2023: July 14th ball at 88 Ménilmontant

On the program: cumbia, salsa, bachata, reggaeton and plenty of surprises.

• Concert
  
  
  • MIXTURA (Viaje Latino Sin Fronteras)
    A journey through the South American continent, with classic salsa, merengue, brasil and more, orchestrated by Juan Medina and his musicians!
    
    
• Dj Set
  
  • CAPTAIN CUMBIA (Cumbia y Tropical Beats)
    Multi-instrumentalist, singer, DJ-producer, radio host, party organizer and poster artist. "El Capitán" is best known as a specialist of Cumbia in all its forms, and also mixes all Latin and tropical sounds, drawing you irresistibly into the dance.