Alsace
Brochures
Agenda
Contact
Weather
Rechercher

14 July: French National Day 2026

Région de Molsheim-Mutzig

Every year, the local authorities in the region, particularly the towns of Molsheim and Mutzig, organise celebrations to mark the national holiday.

You can find the local authorities’ programme below

July 13.

Défilé des sans-culottes
14 July: French National Day,

From 7 pm in MUTZIG

The town of Mutzig invites you to its traditional Revolution Evening to mark the National Holiday!

 

On the programme:
7.00 pm Street entertainment and food stalls
9.45 pm Procession of the Sans-Culottes
11.00 pm Fireworks
11.30 pm Ball organised by the Mutzig Fire Brigade Association.
Brass bands and local clubs will provide entertainment in the town centre.

Come and see the floats depicting various scenes from the French Revolution.

Celebrations

National Holiday
Pointeur Dachstein

National Holiday

An event organized by US Dachstein and hosted by DUo Utopia. At 9:15 p.m., a children’s lantern parade will begin from the school plaza. 10:30 p.m. Fireworks.
Fête national le 14 juillet
Pointeur Dinsheim sur Bruche

Fête national le 14 juillet

A pre-concert reception featuring the Still Municipal Band at 11 a.m. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held in the community center.
Commémoration de la fête nationale
Pointeur Dorlisheim

Commémoration de la fête nationale

The Town invites you to the July 13 festivities at the Château Park (or at the Espace Pluriel, in case of rain).

invites you to the July 13 festivities at the Château Park



The program for these festivities includes:

The program for these festivities includes:

7:30 p.m.: Official ceremony in the Château Park

7:30 p.m.:

8:30 p.m.: Conscripts’ Games

8:30 p.m.:

9:00 p.m.: Community dance hosted by DB Animations 67

9:00 p.m.:

11:00 p.m.: Fireworks

11:00 PM:

In case of rain, the festivities will be moved to the Espace Pluriel

Soirée fête nationale
Pointeur Duttlenheim

Soirée fête nationale

6:30 p.m.: The commemorations begin with a musical performance by the Alsatia ensemble on the town hall plaza. 6:45 p.m.: Official ceremony, followed by a community dance at the sports and cultural center. 11:00 p.m.: Fireworks.
Bal du 13 juillet
Pointeur Ergersheim

Bal du 13 juillet

The Firefighters’ Association is pleased to announce the long-awaited return of the July 13th dance! A symbol of camaraderie and community celebration, this event promises to bring together people of all ages once again in a warm and festive atmosphere.

On the program: lively music, a bustling dance floor, illuminations, and of course, a summery atmosphere that invites relaxation and good cheer. So put on your best outfits, invite your loved ones, and come celebrate the return of this great evening together.


7:00 p.m.: Live music at Town Hall Square and the Castle Park.
11:00 p.m.: torchlight procession and fireworks.

National Day Celebration
Pointeur Ernolsheim Bruche

National Day Celebration

Starting at 6 p.m., entertainment at the community center, featuring a DJ and light refreshments. 9 p.m.: Lantern parade to the war memorial. 9:30 p.m.: Ceremony. Fireworks canceled.
National day National day
Pointeur Molsheim

National day

The City of Molsheim organises a ball for the celebration of the French National day.
Refreshments and snacks available on the spot.
The traditional firework display will take place at 11 p.m.
Revolutionary evening - July 13th parade
Pointeur Mutzig

Revolutionary evening - July 13th parade

Ready to immerse yourself in the French Revolution for an evening?
Join us on Thursday July 13 from 7pm for the 51st edition of the Parade des Sans-Culottes in Mutzig.
PROGRAM :
from 7 p.m.: firemen's ball at the fire station
8 p.m.: brass band festival downtown
9:30 p.m.: sans-culottes parade
11 p.m.: fireworks at the Dôme
Soirée fête nationale
Pointeur Niederhaslach

Soirée fête nationale

Festive entertainment and music starting at 6:30 p.m. The ceremony begins at 8:30 p.m.
National holiday
Pointeur Oberhaslach

National holiday

7:30 p.m. Official ceremony at Town Hall Square. 8:00 p.m. Festivities at the community center with Musik Dominik. 10:00 p.m. Nighttime lantern parade and distribution of brioches
National Day Celebration
Pointeur Still

National Day Celebration

Starting at 7:00 p.m. Following the ceremony, featuring a performance by the Still Municipal Band, there will be an awards presentation for the graduating students. Brioches and chocolate will be handed out to the children, followed by a toast.
July 13 ball and torchlight procession
Pointeur Wolxheim

July 13 ball and torchlight procession

Dance organized by the Wolxheim Firefighters’ Association, featuring DJ Steve in the schoolyard and the community hall. 7:00 p.m.: Ceremony at the war memorial, followed by a procession with a marching band to the schoolyard. Brioches will be handed out to the children. Tartes flambées available on site Beer, wine, soft drinks, and homemade iced tea Lantern sale and torchlight procession Fireworks CANCELED

July 14.

MUTZIG in the town centre

The day after the revolutionary celebrations on 13 July,

a military parade and procession will take place at 5 pm in Mutzig town centre to mark the national holiday.

The celebrations, attended by numerous civilian and military dignitaries (the 44th Signals Regiment, the Molsheim and surrounding area fire brigade’s territorial unit, and the Molsheim gendarmerie company), as well as the brass band from Kuttolsheim, are always a great success.

A Brief History of the French Revolution

14 July: French National Day,
The convergence of three crises (economic, social and political) was the catalyst for the French Revolution (1789–1799)
An economic crisis. The reign of Louis XVI coincided with a difficult economic situation: falling agricultural prices, a slump in the textile industry, etc. …
A social crisis. …
A political crisis.
Tell me more

Symbols

Bonnet phrygien

A brief history of the Phrygian cap

Loris Chavanette. – The Phrygian cap is one of the symbols of the French Republic and indeed of the French people as a whole.

At the time of the French Revolution, it was first and foremost a sign of solidarity with our motto: ‘Liberty, Equality, Fraternity’. It symbolises a commitment to French values of universal significance.

tell me more
14 July: French National Day,

The Revolutionary Song, the National Anthem:
La Marseillaise

Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle, a captain in the engineers stationed in Strasbourg, composed the ‘War Song for the Army of the Rhine’ on 25 April 1792 at the request of Frédéric de Dietrich, the city’s mayor, shortly after revolutionary France had declared war on the King of Bohemia and Hungary.

Tell me more
Skip to content