Bastille Day

July 14, Sunday

Bastille Day
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Bastille Day, celebrated on July 14th, commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789, a key event in the French Revolution. This day symbolizes the end of the king's absolute power and the birth of the people's sovereignty. Celebrations include fireworks, parades (notably the military parade on the Champs-Élysées), parties, and various cultural events throughout France.

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