Dazzling Firework Displays Around the World
| July 11, 2018
Bastille Day – Paris, France
One of the most spectacular fireworks displays that doesn’t take place on New Year’s Eve is the annual Bastille Day celebrations which are held every July 14th in Paris, France. Bastille Day celebrates the storming of the Bastille, a major turning point in the French Revolution. Every year, a massive military parade is followed by an evening of fireworks which are all set off along the Champs de Mars and frame the Eiffel Tower.
The fireworks start around 11:30 p.m. and the display usually last about 40 minutes. If you aren’t into vying for a spot on the sidewalk, check out some of the fabulous parties hosted by luxury clubs and restaurants that offer rooftop views of the aerial spectacle.
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