Festivals and Events in Paris - Culture, Sports and Bastille Day

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	Paris History Neighborhoods Sightseeing Restaurants, cafés & nightlife Festivals & events Entertainment Museums Visiting with kids Shopping Hotels Transportation Facts & trivia Additional resources				Festivals and Events in Paris (continued) In addition to music and film festivals, there are many other cultural and sports events in Paris for visitors to enjoy —and of course, there's the annual Bastille Day... Cultural Events The Festival of the Imaginary (Festival de l'Imaginaire) is a multicultural melting pot celebration of mask dancing, puppetry, drama and other visual performances. It is usually held in early Spring, at the Maison des Cultures du Monde, and features performers from around the world. Later in the year, you can enjoy the Festival d'Automne which actually spans a four month period, and celebrates theatre, film, dance and the performing arts. The program is rich in variety, and each year highlights a country whose artistic performers may not have had the opportunity to be experienced by broader audiences. Sports Events If you are a sports enthusiast, you can also time your visit for key events throughout the year, such as: The Tour de France (bicycling); The Trophée Lalique (figure skating); The Tennis Masters series; and The Paris International Marathon. Bastille Day Of course, the event to attend in Paris is the national Bastille Day, July 14. It has particular meaning for the city, as the French Revolution was born in Paris, on the day the Bastille prison was stormed by angry citizens. Bastille Day in modern times features a massive military parade down the Champs Elysées, a fireworks display based near the Eiffel Tower, and the much celebrated Fireman's Ball, held in all Paris fire stations on the evenings of July 13th and 14th.
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