{"id":25530464,"date":"2026-07-03T11:47:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T06:17:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25530464"},"modified":"2026-07-10T14:51:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T09:21:50","slug":"bastille-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/bastille-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Bastille Day 2026: Date, History, Parade Theme Facts, Celebration &#038; Quiz"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a598655cd097\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a598655cd097\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/bastille-day\/#What_is_Bastille_Day_2026\" >What is Bastille Day 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/bastille-day\/#When_is_Bastille_Day_2026\" >When is Bastille Day 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/bastille-day\/#Important_Schedule_Change_Bastille_Day_2026\" >Important Schedule Change Bastille Day 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/bastille-day\/#Bastille_Day_2026_Parade_Theme_%E2%80%9CEuropes_Strategic_Wake-Up_Call%E2%80%9D\" >Bastille Day 2026 Parade Theme: &#8220;Europe&#8217;s Strategic Wake-Up Call&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/bastille-day\/#Bastille_Day_Military_Parade_2026_Key_Details\" >Bastille Day Military Parade 2026: Key Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/bastille-day\/#History_and_Origin_of_Bastille_Day_2026\" >History and Origin of Bastille Day 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/bastille-day\/#Why_Does_France_Hold_a_Military_Parade_on_Bastille_Day_2026\" >Why Does France Hold a Military Parade on Bastille Day 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/bastille-day\/#Other_Ways_Bastille_Day_is_Celebrated_Across_France\" >Other Ways Bastille Day is Celebrated Across France<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/bastille-day\/#Bastille_Day_2026_%E2%80%93_Trending_Hashtags_and_Keywords\" >Bastille Day 2026 &#8211; Trending Hashtags and Keywords<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/bastille-day\/#Bastille_Day_2026_Facts\" >Bastille Day 2026 Facts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/bastille-day\/#Bastille_Day_Quiz_2026\" >Bastille Day Quiz 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/bastille-day\/#Bastille_Day_Quiz_2026_PDF\" >Bastille Day Quiz 2026 PDF<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Bastille Day 2026: Celebrated every year on July 14, Bastille Day is France&#8217;s national holiday, marking the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789, a defining event of the French Revolution. The day symbolises liberty, equality, and fraternity and is observed with military parades, fireworks, cultural events, and public celebrations across France and around the world. Learn about its history, significance, traditions, and quiz.<\/p>\n<div class=\"alert alert-info\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Bastille Day 2026 Quiz\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Bastille-Day-Quiz.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Bastille-Day-Quiz.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25565347\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><button class=\"btn btn-default\">DOWNLOAD FREE QUIZ PDF<\/button><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Bastille_Day_2026\"><\/span><strong>What is Bastille Day 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Bastille Day, known in France as &#8220;La F\u00eate Nationale&#8221; or simply &#8220;le 14 juillet,&#8221; is France&#8217;s national holiday commemorating the storming of the Bastille prison on July 14, 1789 \u2014 the event that came to symbolize the beginning of the French Revolution and the eventual end of absolute monarchy in France. The date also marks the F\u00eate de la F\u00e9d\u00e9ration, held a year later in 1790, celebrating France&#8217;s short-lived constitutional monarchy.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_Bastille_Day_2026\"><\/span><strong>When is Bastille Day 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Bastille Day falls on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, as it does every year on this fixed date.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Schedule_Change_Bastille_Day_2026\"><\/span><strong>Important Schedule Change Bastille Day 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">For the first time in its history, several major elements of the Bastille Day celebration in Paris have shifted dates in 2026:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">The military parade remains on July 14 as always, taking place on the Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">The Eiffel Tower fireworks display and Concert de Paris have moved to the evening of July 13 instead of July 14<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">This change was made out of respect for the tenth anniversary commemoration of the Nice terrorist attack, which killed 86 people and injured hundreds more, and which falls on July 14, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">This gives the 2026 edition of Bastille Day a notably more solemn tone than usual, blending national celebration with remembrance.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bastille_Day_2026_Parade_Theme_%E2%80%9CEuropes_Strategic_Wake-Up_Call%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>Bastille Day 2026 Parade Theme: &#8220;Europe&#8217;s Strategic Wake-Up Call&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">This year&#8217;s Bastille Day military parade carries the theme &#8220;Europe&#8217;s Strategic Wake-Up Call&#8221; (also referred to as &#8220;Europe&#8217;s Strategic Awakening&#8221;). The parade emphasizes France&#8217;s contribution to European and NATO security, highlighting the human and material resources France mobilizes for both its own defense and that of its European partners. Ukraine will be prominently featured in the procession, with Ukrainian Mirage 2000 aircraft taking part in the flyover. The parade also honors the 400th anniversary of the French Navy and pays tribute to the historic ties between Paris and Rome.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bastille_Day_Military_Parade_2026_Key_Details\"><\/span><strong>Bastille Day Military Parade 2026: Key Details<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Date and time: Tuesday, July 14, 2026, from around 10:00 a.m. to midday<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Route: From the Arc de Triomphe to the Place de la Concorde along the Avenue des Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Scale: Approximately 6,686 service members, 299 vehicles (including 98 motorcycles), 193 horses from the Republican Guard, 90 aircraft, and 32 helicopters are expected to take part<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Aerial display: Nearly 130 aircraft and helicopters are expected over the Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es, including the Patrouille de France, more than 40 Rafale jets, Ukrainian Mirage 2000s, A400M transport planes, and Caracal, Ca\u00efman, and Tiger helicopters<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Featured units: The 501st Combat Tank Regiment returning from deployment in Romania, the 3rd Marine Artillery Regiment deployed to Estonia, the Mediterranean Mine Clearance Diver Group, the Air Combat Aviation Brigade, and the Air Special Forces, who will make a final flyover of their C-130 Hercules aircraft before its retirement<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Broadcast: Live on French channels France 2, TF1, and LCI, with special coverage starting from around 6:00 a.m.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">New security measure: For the first time ever, attendees wishing to access the public viewing areas on the Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es must register online in advance and receive a QR code, due to the presence of numerous foreign heads of state<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Eiffel Tower Fireworks and Concert de Paris (Moved to July 13, 2026)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Date: Monday, July 13, 2026<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Concert start: 9:00 p.m. at the Champ-de-Mars, performed by the Orchestre National de France and the Choir of Radio France<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Fireworks start: 11:00 p.m., featuring twelve pyrotechnic sequences and a 1,600-drone light show<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Tribute: The evening&#8217;s program is dedicated in part to the victims of the 2016 Nice attack, marking its tenth anniversary<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Access: Free and open to the public, though large crowds are expected around the Champ-de-Mars and Trocad\u00e9ro viewing areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Bals des Pompiers (Firemen&#8217;s Balls)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">A beloved Parisian tradition, the Bals des Pompiers, or Firemen&#8217;s Balls, take place at fire stations across the city. In 2026, most of these balls are scheduled for the evening of July 13, combining music, dancing, and refreshments, with proceeds typically supporting local fire stations and charities. A modest entrance fee is customary, and the atmosphere is generally lively and welcoming to visitors and locals alike.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_and_Origin_of_Bastille_Day_2026\"><\/span><strong>History and Origin of Bastille Day 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">July 14, 1789: A crowd of armed citizens, estimated at 600 to 900 people, stormed the Bastille prison in Paris, a fortress that had become a symbol of royal tyranny. The event is widely regarded as the spark of the French Revolution<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">August 4, 1789: The French National Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, abolishing feudalism and establishing principles of equal opportunity, freedom of speech, and representative government<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">June 14, 1790: The F\u00eate de la F\u00e9d\u00e9ration was held, a grand military parade celebrating national unity and France&#8217;s new constitutional monarchy<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">1880: July 14 was officially adopted as France&#8217;s national holiday, and the tradition of a military parade began that same year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_France_Hold_a_Military_Parade_on_Bastille_Day_2026\"><\/span><strong>Why Does France Hold a Military Parade on Bastille Day 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">The Bastille Day military parade on the Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es has been held since 1880, making it one of the oldest and largest regular military parades in Europe. It serves as a demonstration of the coordination between France&#8217;s land, air, and security forces, and provides the public with an annual look at the armed forces&#8217; capabilities, both domestically and in international missions.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>A Distinctive Parade Tradition: The French Foreign Legion&#8217;s Pioneers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">One of the most recognizable sights in the parade is the French Foreign Legion&#8217;s &#8220;pioneers,&#8221; who march at the head of the Legion&#8217;s column. They wear leather aprons and white gloves and carry polished axes, a ceremonial tradition dating back to the 19th century, when combat engineers were tasked with clearing the way for advancing troops.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Tips for Attending the Parade in 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Register online in advance for access to the public viewing areas, as this is now mandatory for the first time<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Arrive early, as many metro stations around the Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es close from around 6:30 a.m.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Security checkpoints will be in place given the number of foreign dignitaries attending<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">If you prefer to skip the ground parade, large open spaces like the Jardin des Tuileries or the Esplanade des Invalides offer good unobstructed views of the aerial flyover<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Once the parade concludes, the Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es typically remains pedestrian-only for the rest of the day, offering a rare chance to walk its length without traffic<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Ways_Bastille_Day_is_Celebrated_Across_France\"><\/span><strong>Other Ways Bastille Day is Celebrated Across France<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Local fireworks displays, funfairs, and community picnics in towns throughout the country (though some smaller towns have canceled fireworks in 2026 for budgetary or logistical reasons)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Free admission to many museums and monuments, including the Army Museum, on the national holiday<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Open-air concerts, drone light shows, and neighborhood block parties<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Republican banquets and community gatherings in towns and villages nationwide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Notable Overlap in 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Adding an unusual twist to this year&#8217;s celebrations, July 14, 2026, also coincides with the first semifinal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, held in Dallas at 2:00 p.m. Central Time (9:00 p.m. Paris time). If the French national team advances to this stage, large public fan gatherings and additional security measures are expected across Paris that evening.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bastille_Day_2026_%E2%80%93_Trending_Hashtags_and_Keywords\"><\/span><strong>Bastille Day 2026 &#8211; Trending Hashtags and Keywords<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Search and social interest around the day typically centers on terms like Bastille Day 2026, 14 juillet 2026, F\u00eate Nationale, Bastille Day parade Paris, Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es military parade, Eiffel Tower fireworks 2026, and Bastille Day France history.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bastille_Day_2026_Facts\"><\/span><strong>Bastille Day 2026 Facts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>In France this day is officially known as la F\u00eate Nationale, or \u201cThe National Holiday.\u201d Bastille day is an English term for the day that is used by non French individuals.<\/li>\n<li>The Bastille, formally known as the Bastille Saint-Antoine, was a fortress in the Hundred Years War\u00a0and the main purpose of the fortress to keep invading armies out. The strategic location of the fortress helped stall an attack on Paris from the east. It became a royal prison in 1417 with eight towers and a moat and housed anyone who revolted against the King, so storming it felt like a liberation for the people. The practice of jailing the enemies in Bastille was started by Cardinal de Richelieu, under King Louis XIII. The storming of Bastille became a symbol of the people\u2019s dislike of the monarchy.<\/li>\n<li>The storming of the Bastille took place in 1789 when the time tensions between the people and royalty were at an all time high. This is seen as the beginning of the French revolution and the basis of the constitution of modern-day France.<\/li>\n<li>While breaking into the Bastille, the revolutionists expected to find numerous inmates but there were only seven captives.<\/li>\n<li>Even though the storming took place in 1789, the law to make Bastille Day a national celebration was passed in 1880.<\/li>\n<li>On the day there is a large military parade on the Champs Elysees in Paris. It began in 1880 and is not only the oldest but also the largest regular military parade in Europe. In this parade, troops from other nations too march alongside their French counterparts.<\/li>\n<li>Bastille Day has become a international holiday as it is celebrated not only in France but also in places which were earlier under French rule, French communities and the\u00a0<em>Institut de France<\/em> around the world. It is celebrated in Belgium, the Czech Republic, Hungary, India, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and in the United States.<\/li>\n<li>The mob that stormed the Bastille stole all the weapons they could find to use in their revolution against the monarchy.<\/li>\n<li>The famous writer and philosopher Voltaire was once a prisoner of the Bastille.<\/li>\n<li>Pieces of the Bastille were sold as souvenirs, and the Marquis de Lafayette gave the prison\u2019s key to George Washington as a gift. It is kept on display today at Mount Vernon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bastille_Day_Quiz_2026\"><\/span><strong>Bastille Day Quiz 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><label class=\"control-label\" for=\"edit-submitted-1-how-many-languages-are-spoken-in-todays-world\">1. In which year did the Storming of the Bastille take place?<\/label><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><label class=\"control-label\" for=\"edit-submitted-1-how-many-languages-are-spoken-in-todays-world\">A) 1776<br data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"176\" \/>B) 1789<br data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"186\" \/>C) 1804<\/label><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: B)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>2. What did the Bastille symbolize to the people of France?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><br data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"275\" \/><\/strong>A) Religious unity<br data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"296\" \/>B) Royal tyranny<br data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"315\" \/>C) Economic prosperity<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: B)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>3. How many prisoners were in the Bastille when it was stormed?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A) 7<br data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"430\" \/>B) 70<br data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"438\" \/>C) 147<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"radio-button-container \">\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: A)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>4. What is the French national motto associated with Bastille Day?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><br data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"533\" \/><\/strong>A) Peace and Power<br data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"554\" \/>B) Liberty, Equality, Fraternity<br data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"589\" \/>C) Strength and Unity<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: B)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>5. Which avenue hosts the military parade in Paris on Bastille Day?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A) Avenue Montaigne<br data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"722\" \/>B) Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es<br data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"742\" \/>C) Rue de Rivoli<\/p>\n<div class=\"question-body clearfix notranslate \">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"answer-option-cell\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: B)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>6. What iconic monument is often the centerpiece of Bastille Day fireworks?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><br data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"856\" \/><\/strong>A) Arc de Triomphe<br data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"877\" \/>B) Eiffel Tower<br data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"895\" \/>C) Notre-Dame Cathedral<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\">\n<div><strong>Ans: B)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>7. What type of government replaced the monarchy after the revolution began?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><br data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1017\" \/><\/strong>A) Absolute monarchy<br data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1040\" \/>B) Theocracy<br data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1055\" \/>C) Republic<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: C)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>8<\/strong>. <strong data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1146\">Which famous revolutionary prison no longer exists today?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><br data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1149\" \/>A) Bastille<br data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1163\" \/>B) Tuileries<br data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1178\" \/>C) La Sant\u00e9<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: A)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>9. 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