July 14, 2024: the French meet their armies in Paris, the program of events

As every year, the Fête Nationale is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a wide range of events, including popular balls and fire department balls throughout the Paris region, a major free symphony concert, and of course the fireworks displays on July 13 and 14.

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But the Fête Nationale also features the military in the traditional parade held every year on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées. This year, due to the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the military parade has been moved to Avenue Foch.

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The military parade pays tribute to the French armed forces. And on Sunday, July 14, 2024, the military will once again meet us in the 7th arrondissement of Paris for the festive and convivial"public relations operation" entitled " The French meet their armies " .

On July 14, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., at theHôtel national des Invalides, this day will give the most curious visitors a chance to meet the military and their equipment.

What's on the program? A static display of land vehicles and an Alphajet from the Patrouille de France, plus dynamic demonstrations and music! Discover the free program, with free admission, that awaits you this July 14 on the occasion of the return of the operation " Les Français à la rencontre de leurs armées ", 2024 edition.

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The French meet their armies, the 2024 program

Sunday, July 14, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Hôtel national des Invalides - Free admission

• In the main courtyard: demonstrations and static displays of 63 recent innovations from the armed forces, divided into several themes (engagement, support, protection, intelligence, cyberdefense, etc.).
  
  
• In the north gardens: presentation and recruitment stands for the French army, navy, air force and space force, Paris fire department and the French armament procurement agency.
  
  
• Static display of numerous land vehicles and an Alphajet from the Patrouille de France.
  
  
• Dynamic and musicaldemonstrations.
  
  

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