Fête Nationale du Blanc-Mesnil

The National Day in Blanc-Mesnil: an evening in the heart of the city

Every July 13th, the town of Blanc-Mesnil (93150) invites its residents to celebrate the National Day on the Parvis de l'Hôtel de Ville (mail Gabriel Péri). This popular and free evening brings together the people of Blanc-Mesnil in the heart of their city for a festive program combining food, a concert, and a pyrotechnic show.

Festivities begin at 6 PM with the opening of food stalls on the parvis, allowing families and groups to settle in comfortably before the entertainment begins. At 7 PM, a concert takes place on the town hall square, setting the mood while awaiting the highlight of the evening: the fireworks at 11 PM, fired from the roof of the Hôtel de Ville, which illuminates the Blanc-Mesnil sky under the cheers of the crowd gathered on the parvis.

Blanc-Mesnil, an airport city in full transformation

Blanc-Mesnil is a town of 55,000 inhabitants, located in the immediate vicinity of Le Bourget airport. A working-class and industrial city with a rich past, it is crossed by the A3 motorway and benefits from a strategic geographical location in the heart of Seine-Saint-Denis. Blanc-Mesnil is known for its dynamic economic activity and its efforts in land development and quality of life.

The National Day is one of the town's unifying events, which offers a varied cultural and associative life throughout the year. Blanc-Mesnil has quality cultural facilities, notably the Espace Michel Simon and the municipal conservatory, which contribute to the cultural dynamism of the commune.

Accessibility

The Parvis de l'Hôtel de Ville is accessible from the Drancy — Avenir station of tramway T1, as well as by several bus lines. The evening is completely free and welcomes residents from all neighborhoods of the city as well as visitors from neighboring towns.