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 …
Paris hosted an extra-special guest for France’s national holiday on July 14 — the Olympic flame lighting up the city’s grandiose military parade for Bastille Day. Just 12 days before the French capital hosts exceptionally ambitious and high-security Summer Games, the torch relay joined up with thousands of soldiers, sailors, rescuers and medics marching in Paris beneath roaring fighter jets. …
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