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Fête Nationale
Entertainment/recreation Various sports popular dance Fireworks National Festival13 July(every year)
19:30 to 00:30
Location : Esplanade Charles de Gaulle
Presentation
France’s National Day in Istres on July 13 features a parade, musical entertainment, a popular dance and a fireworks display over the Étang de l’Olivier at 10:30 pm. A special rooftop viewing at the Town Hall will be available by lottery.
France’s National Day will be celebrated in Istres on Monday, July 13 from 7:30 pm, with a programme combining official ceremonies, a parade, musical entertainment, a popular dance and a fireworks display.
The evening begins with a military ceremony on the Esplanade du Général-de-Gaulle, followed at 8:00 pm by the traditional civilian and military parade through the city centre, from Collège Pasteur to the Esplanade du Général-de-Gaulle, passing through the main streets of Istres.
From 9:00 pm, festive entertainment continues with the Ferrari orchestra performing on Allées Jean Jaurès. A popular dance, hosted by the “Rêve d’Étoiles” orchestra, will take place from 9:30 pm to midnight on Esplanade Bernardin-Laugier, offering a lively and friendly atmosphere.
The highlight of the evening will be the fireworks display at 10:30 pm over the shores of the Étang de l’Olivier.
A new feature this year allows a privileged view of the fireworks from the roof of the Town Hall. Access will be granted by draw, supervised by a judicial officer, with online registration open from June 15 to 28, 2026, and the draw taking place on June 29.
The evening begins with a military ceremony on the Esplanade du Général-de-Gaulle, followed at 8:00 pm by the traditional civilian and military parade through the city centre, from Collège Pasteur to the Esplanade du Général-de-Gaulle, passing through the main streets of Istres.
From 9:00 pm, festive entertainment continues with the Ferrari orchestra performing on Allées Jean Jaurès. A popular dance, hosted by the “Rêve d’Étoiles” orchestra, will take place from 9:30 pm to midnight on Esplanade Bernardin-Laugier, offering a lively and friendly atmosphere.
The highlight of the evening will be the fireworks display at 10:30 pm over the shores of the Étang de l’Olivier.
A new feature this year allows a privileged view of the fireworks from the roof of the Town Hall. Access will be granted by draw, supervised by a judicial officer, with online registration open from June 15 to 28, 2026, and the draw taking place on June 29.
Event Organizer
Office de Tourisme d'Istres
Location
Esplanade Charles de Gaulle
Esplanade Charles de Gaulle
13800
Istres
Prices
Free of charge.
Destination
Esplanade Charles de Gaulle
13800
Istres
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 43.516952
Longitude : 4.98743
Le Castellan : Bus stop at 0.2km
- Further information :
- Esplanade Charles de Gaulle Place
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