Every year, on the morning of July 14th , the oldest and greatest parade of Europe takes place on the Champs-Elysee (Paris' main boulevard)It commemorates the Fete de la Federation held in 1790 on the first anniversary of the 14 July 1789, when the population took control of la Bastille. La Bastille was the french jail at the time controlled by the government.
It represents the end of the constitutional monarchy and the beginning of the first Republic in France.
The Revolution permitted the union of France.
Our national motto "Liberte, egalite, fraternite" (liberty, equality, fraternity) comes from this crucial event in our history.
But for those who can't go to this National event, l’Union des Français à l’Etranger (The French organization abroad) organizes every year an event for those who are far away from home. Plus, it's also a way for the French Communities to get together any where in the world.
- It starts at 9:30.
- The location is Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum-Lincoln Park (Fullerton and Canon drive).
- The entry is free.
For more information about the event, go to:
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