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- July 14, 1791
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 formally called the Fête nationale française (French: [fɛt nasjɔnal]; “French National Celebration”); legally it is known as le 14 juillet; “the 14th of July”).
The 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 the Republic, along with other French officials and foreign guests.
Modern Celebrations in Ireland
The Embassy of France in Ireland organizes several events around Dublin, Cork and Limerick for Bastille Day; including evenings of French music and tasting of French food. Many members of the French community in Ireland take part in the festivities.
Events in Dublin include live entertainment, speciality menus on French cuisine, and screenings of popular French films