Fête de Colombes

The Fête de Colombes: National Day on the Banks of the Seine

Colombes, a town of 85,000 inhabitants in the northern Hauts-de-Seine department, bordering the Seine, celebrates the National Day every July 13th with a popular and festive evening that brings residents together in its exceptional natural spaces.

Île Marante and Parc Départemental Pierre Lagravère

The Parc Départemental Pierre Lagravère and its Île Marante, protected natural areas on the banks of the Seine, provide the ideal setting for Colombes' national festivities. This remarkable site, accessible from both banks, offers a spectacular panorama perfect for an exceptional fireworks display.

The evening of July 13th generally begins around 8:30 PM and continues until after the fireworks, with DJ music programming and entertainment for the whole family. The pyrotechnic show, described as an invitation to travel "beyond the stars," remains the highlight of the evening.

Entertainment for the Whole Family

Before the fireworks, the town offers festive activities suitable for all ages: games, food stalls, ambient music, and shows that allow families to settle in and enjoy the National Day atmosphere. The guinguette ambiance, characteristic of this type of event, transforms the park into a place for intergenerational life and sharing.

Colombes, City of Sport and Celebration

Colombes is a city with an exceptional sporting past: its Yves-du-Manoir stadium hosted the 1924 Olympic Games. This tradition of popular and festive events is reflected in how the city celebrates the National Day, with an ambition for gathering and inclusion that honors the republican spirit.

The National Day is part of a culturally rich summer in Colombes: after the Fête de la Musique at the end of June and the numerous summer activities in the parks, July 14th marks the festive peak of the beautiful season.

Colombes Celebrates All Summer Long

Beyond July 14th, Colombes offers activities in its parks and public spaces throughout the summer. The C2Mains, a cultural and associative eco-center in the city, regularly organizes musical and festive events that extend the spirit of the National Day within a generous summer cultural program.