Bastille Day is the most significant public holiday in Paris and the entire country. Celebrated annually on 14th July, Bastille Day commemorates the historical storming of the prison named Bastille and the consequent French Revolution. This day symbolizes the dawn of the First Republic that marked the end of the monarchic rule.
The Bastille Day celebrations begin on the previous evening, on 13th July. The inhabitants of Paris attend the exciting balls arranged at various parts of the city and dance in the famous Bastille square. The 'Incredible Picnic', which is among the biggest picnics in the world, is another fun event of the day. Numerous people also get attracted to the huge outdoor ball that is held in the city. The parties arranged by the fire department are full of fun and excitement. The main attraction of these parties are the fire-fighters.
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Bastille Day in Paris is celebrated with a splendid military parade on the renowned venue, Champs-Elysées. Champs Elysées is one of the notable avenues of France, which gets totally packed with celebrators and tourists on the big day. The President leads military parade, which begins from the Arc de Triomphe and concludes at the Place de la Concorde. The display of the jets in the sky is magnificent. However the spectators get very enthusiastic when the fire brigade appears.
Partying on Bastille Day continues throughout the day, all over Paris. More than thousands of visitors gather at the Champ-de-Mars, for enjoying the spectacular display of fireworks. Many clubs and bars in Paris also arrange their own parties on this day.
Bastille Day is a national holiday in Paris, when all citizens celebrate by dancing, watching fireworks, sipping champagne and having loads of fun.
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