July 14th national holiday: fireworks, parade and ball on July 13th in Évry-Courcouronnes (91)

For the French, the July 14th festivities are an event not to be missed under any circumstances. Military parades, fireworks displays, popular balls - anything goes to celebrate this very special day. As you no doubt know, July 14th is a date marked by the memory of the storming of the Bastille in 1789, symbolizing the end of absolute monarchy. July 14 is also the Fête de la Fédération, in 1790, which marks the union of the French nation.

This date, so symbolic for the French Republic, is commemorated every year, all over the country, with popular, family-friendly events.

Evry-Courcouronnes is one of the towns celebrating the French national holiday. For this 2024 edition, the town in theEssonne département is pulling out all the stops with a rich program, as it does every year. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday July 13, 2024 at Boulevard des Coquibus, then at Parc de la Dame du Lac.

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On the program for the Fête nationale 2024 in Évry-Courcouronnes:

• 4pm - Boulevard des Coquibus
  A "Republican Rendezvous" will feature vehicles from the security, rescue and armed forces. A medal ceremony, speeches by children and a cocktail reception will take place in the marriage hall of the Hôtel de Ville.
  
  
• 8pm - Parc de la Dame du Lac
  Enjoy a concert by Dyslexic Swing from 8pm to 9:30pm, followed by a grand ball from 8pm to 1am. Associations and food trucks will be on hand to provide food and refreshments.
  
  
• 11pm - Parc de la Dame du Lac
  This year's traditional fireworks display is themed on the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

And to find out more about the history of the 14th of July :