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.

Civic Ceremony - Tuesday 14 July 2026

Randwick City Council will hold a small civic ceremony on Tuesday 14 July
at 9:30am on the La Perouse Headland at the Lapérouse Monument featuring speeches, wreath laying and firing of the canons.

The canons will fire at approximately 10:30am.

Please note that there will be a limited number of seats provided for invited dignitaries, with standing room only available for the public.

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: