It is one of the most awaited summer events on July 13 and 14! Every summer, many people from the Ile-de-France join the firemen's barracks to dance close together and, if you are lucky, not to leave alone from this evening. For the second consecutive year, bad news, since the traditional balls of the firemen are cancelled in Paris, and in small crown, namely in Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis and Val-de-Marne. The reason? The health crisis and the virus that is still circulating. An info confirmed by the Firemen of Paris themselves this July 7 via social networks.
#BalDesPompiersDeParis Despite the easing of sanitary measures, we regret to announce that there will be no firemen's ball on July 13-14 in Paris and in the departments of 92, 93 and 94. pic.twitter.com/tLatvpjJzL
- @PompiersParis (@PompiersParis) July 7, 2021
"Despite the easing of sanitary measures," specified by the Paris Fire Department, the progression of the Delta variant is causing concern, and the incidence rate is increasing in several departments, as is particularly the case in Paris where the Indian variant is now in the majority.
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However, note that the capital will host on July 14 its inevitable concert of Paris, followed by the traditional fireworks from the Eiffel Tower on the occasion of the national holiday.
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To round off the Fête nationale 2024 in style, the Orchestre National de France, the Maîtrise and the Choeur de Radio France are organizing a grand symphony concert this Sunday, July 14. This year, because of the Olympic Games in Paris, the free concert has moved from the Champ-de-Mars, opposite the Eiffel Tower, to the forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville. Find out more about the full program and guests for this 2024 edition of the now legendary "Concert de Paris". [Read more]
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