France Celebrates Bastille Day with Spectacular Military Parade

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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