photo credit: FIAF.org

“Fête on 6oth Street!”

For over 10 years, New Yorkers have commemorated  the historic beginning of the French Revolution by celebrating “all things French” at the 60th Street Bastille Day Celebration.  Organized by the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF), the celebration brings an afternoon of French entertainment, food and games to the whole family and is known for being the largest, modern-day recognition of the United States- French friendship promise.

The event, which is free and open to the public, takes place on Sunday, July 11 from 12 P.M. to 6 P.M. between 5th avenue and Lexington avenue in NYC. In previous years, it has been described as “an open-air, family-friendly street fair”, and it literally has something for everyone. The Bastille Day Celebration on 60th street makes NYC the epicenter of French Culture for the afternoon with a raffle, french cuisine tasting, street entertainment, arts & crafts, dancing and so much more.

For more information visit http://www.bastilledaynyc.com/

Videos of past Bastille Day Celebrations

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