Bastille Day on July 14, 2024 in Sartrouville (78): fireworks, karaoke and dancing

Like every year, Sartrouville is decked out in its finest lights to celebrate July 14th. Not one, but two days of festivities are planned in this town in the Yvelines department (78). A dazzling evening of fireworks, an opportunity to get together and celebrate the Fête Nationale. Every year, we immerse ourselves in it with renewed wonder.

July 14 is the emblematic date of France's Fête Nationale, a day of celebration that has its roots in the country's history. July 14, 1789 is the date marking the storming of the Bastille, a major event in the French Revolution. This royal prison, symbol of the absolutism of the Ancien Régime, was stormed by the people of Paris. This marked the beginning of an unprecedented political and social upheaval in France, and the date was chosen as a symbol of the struggle against oppression.

Many towns and cities in the Île-de-France region celebrate Bastille Day with a variety of events on July 13, July 14, or both! But in Sartrouville, we like to have fun! That's why we're extending our Fête Nationale celebrations over two days, to our great delight.

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The Fête Nationale program in Sartrouville

• July 13th

In the Parc du Dispensaire, from 2pm! On the program: entertainment for children, a world music concert at 6pm, giant karaoke at 7pm, dancing from 8:30pm until the distribution of flags for the torchlight procession, and at 11pm, the highlight of the show: fireworks fired from the Seine and to be seen from the Quai du Pecq!

• July 14th

From 4pm to midnight, the July 14th Ball will be held outdoors in the Sol Majeur garden, 21 quai Pierre-Brunel.

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