Fête Nationale 2024 in Houilles (78): concert and Olympic-themed fireworks on July 13

Friends of Houilles, Paris and the Paris region, mark your calendars! For the July 14 festivities, the town of Houilles, in the Yvelines department, is offering a variety of events to celebrate the Fête Nationale on July 13, 2024. Starting at 5 p.m., the curious are invited to the Parc Charles de Gaulle to enjoy the activities set up for the occasion, before attending the traditional fireworks display at 11 p.m.

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From 8pm to 11pm, Clara Selesko and Sandy Smoke will set the mood for a guinguette-style ball organized just for the occasion. At 11 p.m., marvel at the fireworks and enjoy a unique sound and light show on the theme of cinema, and from 11.30 p.m. to 2 a.m., sway to the sounds of DJ Nickodemus to round off the evening in style.

And if you're feeling peckish during the festivities, there will be food trucks to satisfy every appetite, with Basque cuisine, burgers, and a wine and beer bar! Other activities should also keep you busy before the musical entertainment and fireworks... with the Marine Nationale and the Protection Civile, to be discovered on site!

The evening program

• 5pm to 9pm: Family entertainment
• 9pm to 11pm: Concert/dance
• 11pm to 11:30pm: Olympic-themed fireworks display
• 11:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. - DJ set by Nickodemus
  

Happy National Day!

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