Published On Jul 22, 2024
2. Bastille Day is the common name given in English-speaking countries to the national day of France, which is celebrated on 14 July each year. In French, it is called the Fête nationale française (French: [fɛt nɑsjɔnal fʁɑ̃sɛːz]; 'French National Celebration'); legally it is known as le 14 juillet (French: [lə katɔʁz(ə) ʒɥijɛ]; 'the 14th of July').
French National Day is the anniversary of the Storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789, a major event of the French Revolution, as well as the Fête de la Fédération that celebrated the unity of the French people on 14 July 1790. Celebrations are held throughout France. One that has been reported as "the oldest and largest military parade in Europe" is held on 14 July on the Champs-Élysées in Paris in front of the President of France, along with other French officials and foreign guests.
Lyon is getting ready to celebrate Bastille Day with its traditional fireworks display that promises to light up the city with brilliance this Sunday, July 14th 2024. This year, the pyrotechnic show will have a special flavor in tribute to the values of Olympism, in reference to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.14 Jul 2024.
Here the best spots to watch the show in Lyon can be:
1. on the banks of the Saône in front, (this video clips were taken from this site)
2. in place Bellevue in Croix-Rousse,
3. or on appropriate terraces.