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.

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

The canons will fire at approximately 10:15/10:30am.

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

The La Perouse Museum will be closed due to refurbishments. however the Civic Ceremony at the La Perouse Headland at the Lapérouse Monument will continue to take place.

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