France celebrates its national holiday on July 14: every year, numerous events are organized around this emblematic date all over France. July 14 commemorates the storming of the Bastille during the French Revolution, and the symbolic defeat of the absolute monarchy by the revolutionary people.
To mark this important moment in French history, a number of traditional celebrations return each year: fireworks, military parades, concerts... Not forgetting the fire department balls. But what do firefighters have to do with this national holiday?
The story goes that the firemen's ball was born in Montmartre, in 1937: the firemen returned to their barracks from the military parade, singing and dancing. Crowds followed the festive firefighters, and an impromptu ball was organized in the barracks to prolong the national holiday celebrations. The idea caught on, and since then, firemen's balls have been held all over France for a whole night in July.
The firefighters of the 19th arrondissement are also taking part in this national holiday tradition, and invite you to come and dance and have fun during the evening of Saturday July 13, 2024. In the north of Paris, several balls are being organized.
July 14, 2024: firemen's ball at the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie in Paris on July 13
The traditional firemen's ball at the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie in Paris returns this year on Saturday July 13, 2024. On the program? A festive, free evening of dancing inside this wellspring of scientific knowledge. [Read more]
And to enjoy the festivities for even longer, take a look at our dedicated July 14th guides.
Dates and Opening Time
On July 13, 2024
Location
Caserne des Sapeurs-Pompiers de Paris 19 - Caserne Bitche
2 Place de Bitche
75019 Paris 19
Prices
Free
Official website
pompiersparis.fr
July 14, 2024: firemen's ball at the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie in Paris on July 13
