July 14, 2024: fireworks, ball, open-air cinema and picnic at Ris-Orangis (91)

Do you enjoy partying, catching up with friends and family, and spending quality time with your neighbors? Ris-Orangis is the town for you! On July 13 and 14, 2024, theEssonne town celebrates its national holiday with a range of free events open to all. Yes, you read that right: two days of festivities this July, to commemorate one of the most important dates in French history.

Indeed, July 14th in France symbolizes the French Revolution, the end of absolute monarchy and the beginning of a more egalitarian, more democratic society. Traditionally, on this date every year, the whole of France gathers in its communes to dance, admire the fireworks and share a moment together.

And the town of Ris-Orangis is no exception: this commune on the banks of the Seine can even claim to be more republican than the others! In 1790, Ris-Orangis (still just a wine-growing village) was the first French commune to elect a mayor.

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This year, the national holiday will be celebrated on Saturday July 13 and Sunday July 14, with a variety of events. Here's the program:

• July 13
  Bal populaire
  On the town hall forecourt, from 8pm to 1am, the Frontière Live band invites you to step back in time to the rhythm of the music with a frenzied program. On the program: disco, funk, pop, French variety...
  Catering will be provided by the Amicale des Sapeurs-Pompiers de Ris-Orangis.
  
  
• July 14th
  At 10:30pm, open your eyes wide! The fireworks display will be launched from the Roger Latruberce rugby stadium, by the company Soirs de fêtes. The theme will be "C'est ça la France! The soundtrack will be produced with the participation of our Youth Department.
  The fireworks show will once again be preceded by a Republican picnic, accompanied by an open-air cinema screening. At 8pm, the film "Miraculous" will be shown, a recent children's favorite set in Paris (echoing the theme of fire).
  Catering and refreshments will be provided all evening by the USRO Rugby section.

So, are you ready to celebrate Bastille Day in Ris Orangis?

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