Bastille Day is a national holiday in France, but it is mostly celebrated in Paris. Bastille Day is the commemoration of one of the important events of the
glorious French Revolution. Historically, the siege of the hated Bastille castle by the French commoners was a pivotal point.
The event actually heralded a major change in
European culture and society. Bastille Day celebration is annually celebrated on July 14. It commemorates the storming of the Bastille Castle in 1789 and it is regarded as a symbol of the start of the struggle of the French people against the abuses of the French monarchy and aristocracy.
Bastille Day celebration in France is more loud and vibrant than the celebration of the New Year. Aside from Paris, many other cities hold firework shows during the night. It is also customary during the celebration that firefighters organize dancing parties or balls. Colorful military parades are held on the morning of July 14. The largest of these parades are held on the Champs-Elysees Avenue in Paris. The main guest of honor for this parade is usually the president of the French Republic.
Come December 6th, Spain will mark the 28th anniversary of its Constitution. On that day in 1978, the people of Spain voted in a referendum for the drafting of a constitution on that same month. The date was proclaimed as Dia de la Constitucion. Unlik
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