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Bastille Day Celebration 2026 was a free national day event hosted by the Embassy of France in Washington, D.C. It took place on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM. Admission was free. Nearest Metro: 30-min walk from Rosslyn (Blue/Orange/Silver).
Join the French Embassy for a spectacular celebration of Bastille Day, France's national holiday commemorating the storming of the Bastille fortress in 1789 and the beginning of the French Revolution.
The evening festivities take place in the embassy's beautiful garden and feature live music, wine tasting, and traditional French cuisine. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience French culture and celebrate one of the most important dates in French history alongside the local French community and Francophiles.
The celebration is free to attend, but RSVP is required through the embassy website.
Embassy of France
4101 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007
30-min walk from Rosslyn · Blue/Orange/Silver (approx.)
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7:00 PM · Embassy of France in the United States
7:00 PM · Residence of the French Ambassador