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France's National Day Parade

France's National Day Parade took place in central Paris on July 14, 2026. The annual military procession and airshow followed the Champs-Élysées and included French forces, troops from countries supporting Ukraine, and Ukrainian participants.

Date
Jul 14, 2026
Location
Paris
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France's National Day Parade
Date
Jul 14, 2026
Location
Paris
National Day Military Parade Airshow

Event summary

Highlights

  • Military procession along the Champs-Élysées
  • Airshow over central Paris
  • Participation by Coalition of the Willing troops
  • Participation by Ukrainian soldiers and aviation personnel
France's National Day Parade was held in Paris on July 14, 2026, as part of the country's National Day commemorations. The military procession along the Champs-Élysées was scheduled to begin at around 10:00 am and was accompanied by an airshow.

The 2026 parade placed particular emphasis on support for Ukraine. The reported programme included about 500 soldiers from the Coalition of the Willing, followed by Ukrainian troops, with Ukrainian personnel also participating in the aerial component.

Tens of thousands of spectators were expected in central Paris. The parade commemorates the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789.

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