# Bastille Day in Paris

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**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [June 7, 2005, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bastille-day-in-paris/307247 "2005-06-07T02:06:39Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 7, 2005, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bastille-day-in-paris/307247/1 "2005-06-07T02:06:39Z")

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I’ll be in Paris from July 13-20, which of course includes Bastille Day. I need to plan that day, so I don’t miss any photo ops (I’m a photographer).

I know they have a big parade down (up?) the \*Champs-Elysées. \*What time does it start, where’s the best vantage point, and how early do I have to get there for a good spot? And I assume they start at the \*Arc de Triomphe, \*but where does it end up?

Also, I’m sure there’ll be fireworks. Where and when, and where’s a good spot to get pictures of the fireworks with a distinctively Parisian scene in the foreground. (Sure, I can do this in Photoshop, but I’m trying for something authentic for this).

And will the \*Tour Eiffel \*be lit up in red, white and blue? Will it still have the extra lights every hour, as they’ve been having recently?

Any other suggestions would be welcome. _Merci._