Event Location and Date: Bastille Day will be celebrated in New York City on Sunday, July 14th, 2024, with activities concentrated along Madison Avenue from 59th to 63rd Streets in Manhattan.
Historical Significance: Bastille Day is a national holiday in France, commemorating the storming of the Bastille and the onset of the French Revolution, marking the end of the monarchy.
Large-Scale Celebration: The event is one of the largest and most successful celebrations of French culture outside France, attracting over 30,000 residents and visitors annually.
Organizer: The family-friendly event has been organized by L’Alliance New York (formerly the French Institute Alliance Française) for over two decades, catering to French expats and Francophiles.
Summer Games Theme: The 2024 celebration will have a Summer Games theme, with highlights including interactive activities and performances like the Inside Out art installation and the reenactment of "Blank Placard Dance, Replay."
French-Themed Market: More than 50 food and lifestyle vendors will showcase French cuisine and products. Notable vendors include Mustela X Mon Cœur, Raclette Street, Maman, and more, offering a taste of France in NYC.
Ticketed Events: There will be indoor rosé and bubble parties featuring summer wines, champagne, and sweet treats, alongside live jazz music. Film screenings of "Chicken for Linda!" and "Daaaaali!" will also be featured