French Bastille Day celebration party ideas

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What is Bastille Day?

Bastille Day is celebrated each year on 14 July. This French national holiday is commonly referred to as simply "Quatorze Juillet" (14th July). It commemorates the Fete de la Federation, celebrated each year since 1790. The very first Fete de la Federation was held on the first anniversary of the storming of the Bastille (14 July 1789), which was the start of the French Revolution and the beginning of the Republic of France.

Since that time, celebrations have been held in Paris with music, dancing, and food. Additional celebrations are held around the world wherever there is sufficient French presence such as New Orleans.

Bastille Day parade photos

Bastille Day Fireworks by irene.
Bastille Day fireworks by Matt From London
Bastille Day by euthman
Paris, Rue de Parme on Bastille Day by cliff1066™
Bastille Day, Carcassonne by Footprint Books
Bastille Day Fireworks by scorbette37
Bastille Day Fireworks by scorbette37
Bastille Day 2 by nickboos
Soulard Bastille Day by ChrisYunker
14th July Bastille Day Paris by After The Dark
2010_07_14_bastille_day_fireworks_006 by dsearls
French flag for Bastille Day. by sjsharktank
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Bastille Day decorations and party supplies

tablecloth, streamers, buntings

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French flags

Viva la France!

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Tricorn hats for costumes

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Bastille Day and French Revolution books

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Madame Guillotine

bring your own guillotine to the party!

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