Fête Nationale: fireworks, picnic and ball on July 13, 2024 in Gif sur Yvette (91)

For the Fête Nationale on July 14th, which celebrates the historic storming of the Bastille prison in 1789, the whole of France celebrates with fireworks displays, popular dances and great entertainment.

Every summer, July 14th is a not-to-be-missed date for the French, who take advantage of the traditional military parade on the Champs-Elysées, fireworks displays in almost every town and city in France, open-air concerts and balls, and family activities to explain the importance of this holiday to the youngest.

In theEssonne department, the town of Gif-sur-Yvette is also organizing its unmissable fireworks display on Saturday, July 13, 2024: come and watch them in the town hall park ! But before that, don't miss the dancing ball and the Republican picnic, which will set the mood all evening long. Whether you're coming with family, friends or loved ones, you're sure to have a great time on July 13, 2024!

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The programme for the Fête nationale in Gif-sur-Yvette :

• The Republican picnic to get together
  From 7.30pm - In the Parc de la mairie
  Bring your tablecloth, basket and crockery (reusable) to gather around a giant picnic.
  Cloth tablecloths will be on loan from the town, subject to availability.
  
  
• Food trucks to enjoy
  From 7:30pm - Along the Parc de la mairie
  Khobztruck - Syrian street food and Mediterranean cuisine
  Home Sweet Bowls - Poké bowls and Asian specialties
  125TH STREET - Burgers and American food
  Sweet delights - Churros, crepes and Italian ice cream
  Pizza Par'Tif - Pizzas
  Buvette du Club Giffois de l'Amitié - French fries, sausages, drinks and ice cream.
  
  
• Entertainment to sing & dance
  8:30pm - The Ecole normale supérieure brass band "L'Ernestophone"
  9:30pm and after the fireworks - Ball with Wanted Revival
  
• Fireworks to marvel at
  The sports-themed fireworks will be launched at 11pm.

Happy National Day to all!

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