This year, however, the event has been moved to Avenue Foch. The rendezvous is this Sunday morning, July 14, , to witness this tradition of the French National Holiday.
Why is July 14th a national holiday in France? History and origins of the national holiday Every July 14th, France celebrates its national holiday!
But do you remember exactly what happened on July 14, ? And do you know how long July 14 has been a national holiday in France? We tell you. So, what's on the program for the July 14, military parade in Paris?
This year, it pays tribute to the 80th anniversary of the Landings, the Liberation of France and Victory , an echo of French history , international relations and the end of the Second World War. With the Paris Olympics just around the corner, the second theme of this exceptional military parade is "Olympism and armies", with the Olympic flame passing through. For this special edition ahead of the Paris Olympic Games , the Military Parade in a few figures looks like:. But be warned, the organization of this parade has led to the closure of certain metro stations and traffic restrictions, which are listed in the article below as soon as the information is available:.
It's hard to get to Paris by car, because of the closed areas and traffic restrictions. But the RATP continues to operate, albeit with a few closed metro stations.
