How Do You Celebrate Frances Bastille Day In The U.S.A?
Although this infamous day happened over 200 years ago, the French and Francophones still take the time to celebrate July 14 much as Americans celebrate Independence Day. In 1789, mobs of people stormed the Bastille Prison, marking the beginning of the French Revolution. Join these proud people in toasting freedom with these simple tips. Research: Use the internet to find area french restaurants that are participating in Bastille Day festivities. Go out to dinner and enjoy the ambience! Throw a Party: Have your own Bastille-Day theme party. Be sure to hang up plenty of french tri-colored (blue, white, red)flags, and have wine, cheese, and crackers on hand. Distribute copies of La Marseillaise to your guests. See who can sing it with the most gusto. Learn: Learn these important Bastille Day words. Bastide = fortification. Bastida = built. Embastiller = to establish troops in a prison. Fireworks: Bastille Day is often celebrated using fireworks. Find out if you can display some blue, whi
