National Day of Rungis

National Day in Rungis

Rungis (94150) is a commune in Val-de-Marne, known worldwide for its Marché d'Intérêt National (MIN), the largest fresh produce market in the world. Every July 14th, the town sets aside its economic and logistical image to celebrate the National Day with its inhabitants, in a popular and friendly atmosphere that brings all generations together.

A festive program around July 14th

The July 14th festivities in Rungis extend over several days around the official date and generally include:

• A civic parade through the town streets with local associations
• An official ceremony commemorating the storming of the Bastille
• An open-air concert with local and regional artists
• A popular ball in the evening to get the inhabitants dancing
• A fireworks display at the end of the evening in an open space in the commune

The popular ball, a living tradition

The July 14th popular ball is one of the most appreciated attractions of the Rungis festivities. Organized in a square or public space in the town, it brings together hundreds of dancers of all ages to the sound of an orchestra or DJ. Waltzes, polkas, cha-cha-cha, and French variety standards follow one another to make couples twirl under the tricolor lanterns.

The fireworks display

The fireworks display is the highlight of the July 14th evening in Rungis. Fired from an open space in the commune, it is visible from many points in the town and attracts a large audience that gathers with their families on the lawns and public spaces to admire the pyrotechnic show. The colors blue, white, and red are naturally honored in the composition of the fireworks.

Rungis, a small commune with a great reach

Rungis is a modest-sized commune but has a global reach thanks to its market. July 14th is an opportunity for the town to assert its local identity beyond its economic function. The inhabitants of Rungis are keen on their republican traditions and actively participate in the festivities organized by their town hall. It is also an opportunity for residents of neighboring communes to come and share this moment of celebration.