The French National Day commemorates the beginning of the French Revolution with the Storming of the Bastille
on 14 July 1789,as well as the Fête de la Fédération which celebrated the unity of the French people on 14
July 1790. Celebrations are held throughout France. The oldest and largest regular military parade in Europe
is held on the morning of 14 July, on the Champs-Élysées in Paris in front of the President of the Republic,
French officials and foreign guests.
