Fête Nationale de Romainville

The National Holiday in Romainville: Ball, Fireworks, and Republican Conviviality

The town of Romainville (Seine-Saint-Denis, 93230) celebrates the National Holiday every year with a well-established festive program, centered around a popular ball and fireworks. The festivities take place on the evening of July 13th at the Paul Baldit Sports Complex, a large sports and outdoor area located on Avenue de Stalingrad, offering comfortable capacity for the public gathering.

The Popular Ball with Variety Music

From 9 PM, the doors of the sports complex open for the popular ball. Hosted by musicians or a variety orchestra, this ball invites the residents of Romainville to dance and socialize in a relaxed and popular atmosphere. The variety music—a mix of popular standards, French songs, and current music—allows all generations to find something they enjoy on the dance floor.

The evening is designed to last: the ball starts at 9 PM and doesn't stop with the fireworks. It resumes after the pyrotechnic show and continues until midnight, allowing night owls to extend the party well after the light show.

Fireworks at 11 PM

The highlight of the evening, the fireworks display, is launched at 11 PM from the sports complex. The carefully prepared pyrotechnic show offers several minutes of colorful bursts and luminous bouquets that light up the Romainville sky. After the last firework fades, the party resumes with an extra hour of dancing.

The July 14th Torchlight Procession

On the morning or evening of July 14th, Romainville also organizes a torchlight procession, a traditional luminous parade that winds through the town's streets. This symbolic event, with its lanterns and torches, recalls the great republican processions of the past and creates an atmosphere that is both festive and solemn.

Romainville, A Town in Transformation

Romainville is a town in Seine-Saint-Denis with approximately 30,000 inhabitants that has undergone significant urban transformation since the 2010s. The construction of the Fort de Romainville, a converted historic monument, and the development of new mixed-use neighborhoods have reshaped part of the municipal territory. The municipality has made culture and popular events strong pillars of its social cohesion policy, and July 14th is one of its most visible manifestations.

The town is served by metro line 11 (Romainville-Carnot or Les Lilas station) and several bus lines, making it easy for residents and visitors from neighboring towns to access the festival site.