France Celebrates Bastille Day with Spectacular Military Parade

Around 7,000 participants engaged in marching formations, cavalry displays, and armored vehicles

President Macron reviewed the troops beneath the Arc de Triomphe and relit the eternal flame

International troops from Indonesia, Finland, Belgium, and Luxembourg joined the parade

The Bearded Legionnaires in leather aprons and axes paid tribute to historical military roles

200 Indonesian drummers led the procession; President Prabowo Subianto attended as guest of honour

Fighter jets traced red, white, and blue skies, followed by a stunning drone light show at the Eiffel Tower

Fousseynou Samba Cissé—rescuer of two infants—and sexual assault survivor Gisèle Pelicot were awarded France’s Legion of Honour