Bastille Day, or la Fête nationale (French National Day), is celebrated every year on 14 July to commemorate the Storming of the Bastille, a turning point in the French Revolution in 1789. It is a day to globally celebrate French history, identity and pride.

Council hosted a special ceremony on Monday 14 July to mark Bastille Day and celebrate our French community at the La Perouse Headland at the Lapérouse Monument featuring speeches, wreath laying and firing of canons.

For more information contact our Events Team on 9093 6200 or email events@randwick.nsw.gov.au

Here are highlights from past years celebrating Bastille Day.