04:44French President Emmanuel Macron, accompanied by the First Lady and France's Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, attended the annual Bastille Day military parade, which was integrated with the Olympic torch relay, in Paris on Sunday.
Footage shows the Olympic torch ceremonial carrying as well as soldiers in various uniforms parading in front of officials and event visitors.
"Magnificent, it was my first time. Very good, great, really a first and, honestly, I'm very, very happy to have been able to experience this moment," shared
Bastille Day commemorates the start of the French Revolution, highlighted by the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789. During this pivotal event, demonstrators freed seven prisoners from the fortress, which was emblematic of the French monarchy's abuses. Celebrations occur across France, featuring grand military parades through the heart of the French capital.
This year's celebration uniquely incorporates the Olympic torch relay, en route to the upcoming Summer Games. The event reportedly features around 4,000 participants, 162 horses, formations of fighter jets overhead.
Pres Macron arrives for annual Bastille Day military parade, highlighting Olympic flame relay
French President Emmanuel Macron, accompanied by the First Lady and France's Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, attended the annual Bastille Day military parade, which was integrated with the Olympic torch relay, in Paris on Sunday.
Footage shows the Olympic torch ceremonial carrying as well as soldiers in various uniforms parading in front of officials and event visitors.
"Magnificent, it was my first time. Very good, great, really a first and, honestly, I'm very, very happy to have been able to experience this moment," shared
Bastille Day commemorates the start of the French Revolution, highlighted by the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789. During this pivotal event, demonstrators freed seven prisoners from the fortress, which was emblematic of the French monarchy's abuses. Celebrations occur across France, featuring grand military parades through the heart of the French capital.
This year's celebration uniquely incorporates the Olympic torch relay, en route to the upcoming Summer Games. The event reportedly features around 4,000 participants, 162 horses, formations of fighter jets overhead.
French President Emmanuel Macron, accompanied by the First Lady and France's Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, attended the annual Bastille Day military parade, which was integrated with the Olympic torch relay, in Paris on Sunday.
Footage shows the Olympic torch ceremonial carrying as well as soldiers in various uniforms parading in front of officials and event visitors.
"Magnificent, it was my first time. Very good, great, really a first and, honestly, I'm very, very happy to have been able to experience this moment," shared
Bastille Day commemorates the start of the French Revolution, highlighted by the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789. During this pivotal event, demonstrators freed seven prisoners from the fortress, which was emblematic of the French monarchy's abuses. Celebrations occur across France, featuring grand military parades through the heart of the French capital.
This year's celebration uniquely incorporates the Olympic torch relay, en route to the upcoming Summer Games. The event reportedly features around 4,000 participants, 162 horses, formations of fighter jets overhead.