Alpha jets from the French Air Force Patrouille de France fly over Paris past the Eiffel Tower with the Sacre-Coeur Basilica in the background during the annual Bastille Day military parade on the Avenue Foch, which this year celebrates the Olympics and the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of France, in Paris, France, July 14, 2024. France celebrated its national …
Paris is hosting an extra-special guest for France’s national holiday Sunday — the Olympic flame lighting up the city’s grandiose military parade for Bastille Day. While people around France mark the day with concerts, parties and fireworks, here’s a look at what the holiday’s about, and what’s different this year: What does Bastille Day celebrate? This year’s Bastille Day offers …
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