07/14/2026
HAPPY 14th of July, French Twisters!
Bastille Day is the national holiday of France, celebrated annually on July 14th. It commemorates the 1789 storming of the Bastille, a pivotal event in the French Revolution that symbolized the collapse of the absolute monarchy. Today, it is marked by military parades, fireworks, and public festivities.
Ireland from UNC Wilmington reflects on her experience in the French capital city on France's most important national holiday.