Where to Celebrate Bastille Day in NYC

Bastille Day, also known as French National Day, is celebrated on July 14 every year. It’s a day to honor the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789 and the birth of the modern French nation. But in New York City, residents and Francophiles celebrate Bastille Day the following Sunday in partnership with the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF). This year’s festivities will take place on Sunday, July 15, when the FIAF will host a number of events, including a large street fair on East 60th Street, from Fifth Avenue to Lexington Avenue.

See the full schedule of events for Bastille Day in NYC below:

LIVE Screening of World Cup Final, 11am

Join fellow soccer fans to watch a free screening of the World Cup Final in the comfort of FIAF’s Florence Gould Hall theater. Refreshing cold beers from Kronenbourg and Jenlain will be available for purchase.

Champagne & Jazz Party, 1:30pm & 3:30pm
Listen to jazz by Chloe Perrier and taste high-end Champagne from Pol Roger, Ayala, Champagne Delamotte, and Besserat de Bellefon, as well as sparkling cocktails courtesy of Grand Marnier. Drinks will be served with delicious macarons from Ladurée, decadent chocolates from Voilà Chocolat, and hors d’oeuvres from Maman Bakery.

Summer in the South of France Tasting, 12-4:30pm
Taste delicious French wines from Sud de France, French beers from Kronenbourg, a selection of Président cheeses, Bayonne ham, and artisanal breads from Maison Kayser.

French-Themed Market, 12–5pm
On 60th Street guests can visit dozens of booths showcasing the best of French food, culture, and lifestyle, as well as get travel deals and shop for French beauty and fashion products. This year there will also be a premium shopping area called The French Garden.

Kids’ Corner, 12–5pm
In the special kids’ area on 60th Street, children will learn about French culture and language through arts and crafts, face painting, a library, mimes, and exciting music.

Live Performances, 12:45–5pm
The main stage will host a number of concerts and performances throughout the day, including Can-Can dancing, French singer-songwriter MarieLine Grinda, a Parisian swing band, and LA JARRY, one France’s current leading rock bands.

Prize Drawing: Win Trips to Paris and Martinique!, 5pm
The last concert of the day will be followed by a drawing for a luxury three-day trip to Paris. Each ticket purchased online, in person at FIAF, and during the Bastille Day celebration is entered into the drawing. Proceeds from the drawing go towards supporting FIAF’s cultural, arts, and education programs.

Sneak Peek Screening: Le Brio, 5:30pm
The evening will culminate in a screening of Le Brio, a 2018 César nominee for Best Film that follows the relationship between a young Arab student from the Paris suburbs and a racist professor.

Treehouse Shakers

<div>Treehouse Shakers&rsquo; Branching OUT After-School program is for ages 12-14. This awarded program is for young people who identify as LGBTQIA+, or are seeking to become better allies. Branching OUT centers on discovering and exploring one&rsquo;s story and identity through an intentionally artist-led format. During our community-based program, young people will explore and reflect on their own story to create a larger, more meaningful experience, while gaining self-empowerment and gathering with like-minded peers. Through the guidance of our awarded teaching artists, young people will create narratives that will be turned into podcasts, dances, songs or poetry.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Young people have the opportunity to learn new art forms, work with professional artists, while building a meaningful community.</div>

USC Gymnastics & Baseball Training Facility

We offer sports activities, after school programs, birthday parties &amp; private lessons for kids ages 3&ndash;13 years! Our gymnastics classes are a great way to keep your child active and healthy. We strive to empower and challenge children through the sport of gymnastics.

Super Soccer Stars

Soccer Stars is New York&rsquo;s most popular youth educational soccer program! With 24 years of experience under our cleats, we have positively impacted over one million kids in our local community by putting the FUN in FUNdamentals in our weekly classes and camps. At Soccer Stars, we use the soccer ball as a vehicle to help children not only improve their soccer skills, but develop self-confidence and physical literacy, improve gross motor skills, build teamwork, and hone socialization skills. Our highly trained coaches and early childhood experts lead an age-specific curriculum with a low kid-to-coach ratio so every child gets individual attention and can grow at their own pace. Kids ages 1-12+ can join our seasonal programs, including Parent &amp; Me, FUNdamentals, Development Training, and Travel Soccer. Join us at one of over 80 locations in neighborhoods across across Westchester County, Connecticut and New York, available 7 days-a-week: Connecticut: <ul> <li>Cos Cob</li> <li>Greenwich</li> <li>Port Chester</li> </ul> &nbsp; Westchester: <ul> <li>Briarcliff</li> <li>Eastchester</li> <li>Mt. Kisco</li> <li>New Rochelle</li> <li>Ridgefield</li> <li>Scarsdale</li> <li>White Plains</li> </ul> &nbsp; New York City: <ul> <li>Bronx</li> <li>Inwood</li> <li>Upper West Side</li> <li>Upper East Side</li> </ul> &nbsp; Can&rsquo;t find a class or location that fits your schedule? Soccer Stars also offers private classes for small groups or individual training. Let our coaches come to you with a completely customizable program, anytime, anywhere. Birthday parties are also available!&nbsp;