Fête de Bry-sur-Marne

Bry-sur-Marne: The Popular Festivals of the Cinema Town

Bry-sur-Marne is a commune in the Val-de-Marne with approximately 16,000 inhabitants, boasting an exceptional cultural history. It was in Bry-sur-Marne that the brother of Louis Daguerre, the inventor of photography, was born, and it was in this town that the famous INA/SFP film studios were established, making Bry one of the French towns most closely linked to the history of moving images. This culture of image and spectacle naturally permeates the festive life of the commune.

The Fête de Bry-sur-Marne is supported by the municipality and its numerous local associations, which offer a varied and accessible program of activities for everyone. The town partners with Le Perreux-sur-Marne for certain joint events, notably the Bastille Day festivities, demonstrating inter-municipal cooperation for conviviality.

Bastille Day: Fireworks over the Marne

The festive highlight of the summer in Bry-sur-Marne is the celebration of Bastille Day. The towns of Bry and Le Perreux join forces to offer a festive evening on the evening of July 13th, starting at 9 PM, at the market square. The evening opens with the distribution of non-alcoholic cocktails and lanterns offered to participants, creating a magical and family-friendly atmosphere.

A particularly appreciated moment is the luminous musical procession led by the group MOZ DRUMS, the "luminous musicians," who make their percussion resonate through the streets of the town in a festive and colorful procession. This artistic performance blends music, light, and popular participation in a living spectacle that winds through the streets all the way to the banks of the Marne.

The climax of the evening is the fireworks display launched over the Marne, visible from the Bry footbridge. This pyrotechnic show is reflected in the river's waters, offering a double natural spectacle of great beauty. Thousands of residents from Bry and Le Perreux gather along the banks and on the footbridge to enjoy this magical moment.

The Christmas Market and Winter Activities

Winter in Bry-sur-Marne is enlivened by a Christmas market that transforms the town into an enchanted village for three days. Local artisans offer their creations and gift ideas, while hot food stalls warm up residents in a festive winter atmosphere. Musical entertainment and children's shows complete the program for these festive days preceding the end-of-year holidays.

The town also organizes sports activities, exhibitions, and cultural events throughout the year, maintaining local festive life and allowing residents to gather regularly in shared public spaces.

The Christmas Village and Associative Life

The festive vitality of Bry-sur-Marne relies heavily on the commitment of its sports and cultural associations. The town's clubs and associations organize tournaments, competitions, shows, and festive events throughout the year, animating the neighborhoods and creating social bonds among residents. The popular festival of Bry is thus as much a creation of the town hall as it is of the citizens who volunteer their time to animate their town.