The evening before Bastille Day, a festive lantern parade lights up the city as thousands of lanterns are carried from Place de la Moselle (American Memorial) to Place des Cocotiers, followed by a lively public dance.
On the eve of Bastille Day, the city is lit up with a warm and festive atmosphere during the traditional lantern parade.
As night falls, 6,000 lanterns are handed out to participants at Place de la Moselle (American Memorial), the starting point of a dazzling illuminated procession. Young and old alike are invited to join the parade through the streets in a joyful and friendly atmosphere, all the way to Place des Cocotiers.
At the end of the route, the celebrations continue with family-friendly entertainment and a variety of food options available on site. The evening concludes with a lively public dance, inviting everyone to dance under the stars in a festive, musical setting.
Evening program
Distribution of 6,000 lanterns at 6:30 p.m. on Place Moselle near the American monument
Parade departs at 7 p.m.
Parade arrives at the bandstand
Bal populaire from 7:15 to 10 p.m. on Place de la Marne
As night falls, 6,000 lanterns are handed out to participants at Place de la Moselle (American Memorial), the starting point of a dazzling illuminated procession. Young and old alike are invited to join the parade through the streets in a joyful and friendly atmosphere, all the way to Place des Cocotiers.
At the end of the route, the celebrations continue with family-friendly entertainment and a variety of food options available on site. The evening concludes with a lively public dance, inviting everyone to dance under the stars in a festive, musical setting.
Evening program
Distribution of 6,000 lanterns at 6:30 p.m. on Place Moselle near the American monument
Parade departs at 7 p.m.
Parade arrives at the bandstand
Bal populaire from 7:15 to 10 p.m. on Place de la Marne
Services
Services
Parking nearby
Rates
Rates
Free access.
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Opening times
Opening times
Subject to favorable weather
Location
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- In centre of town
- Town location
