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Bastille Day 2026 military parade

The Bastille Day 2026 military parade took place in Paris on July 14, following the traditional route between the Arc de Triomphe and Place de la Concorde. Thousands of French and European troops participated alongside aircraft, helicopters and military vehicles, with tens of thousands of spectators attending in central Paris.

Date
Jul 14, 2026
Location
Paris
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Bastille Day 2026 military parade

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Highlights

  • Traditional parade route from the Arc de Triomphe to Place de la Concorde
  • Nearly 6,700 troops and 315 military vehicles
  • Flypast involving 98 aircraft and 31 helicopters
  • Participation by French, European and Ukrainian personnel
The Bastille Day 2026 military parade was held in Paris on July 14. The procession followed the traditional route between the Arc de Triomphe and Place de la Concorde and was attended by tens of thousands of members of the public.

The parade featured nearly 6,700 troops, 98 aircraft, 31 helicopters and 315 vehicles. French forces were joined by European personnel, including troops supporting Ukraine, while Ukrainian soldiers and pilots also took part.

The event commemorated the storming of the Bastille during the French Revolution and presented a public display of French military capacity and European cooperation.

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the traditional route between the Arc de Triomphe and the Place de la Concorde
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