With the generous support of: Emmanuel Giry, Honorary Consul of France in Calgary; Susan Ouriou; Gérard Carlier.

The Honorary Consul of France in Calgary, La Cité des Rocheuses, the Alliance Française of Calgary, and Calgary Accueil are pleased to invite you to celebrate French National Day together.

What makes July 14 so special for the French?

Mainly because it is France’s National Day! July 14 commemorates the significant event of the Fête de la Fédération in 1790, which took place on the first anniversary of the dismantling of the Bastille fortress on July 14, 1789. The storming of the Bastille was a symbolic event representing a new era in France and preceded the establishment of the First Republic.

What’s happening this year?

Join us on Sunday, July 12, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., for a friendly cocktail gathering at the Café Théâtre at La Cité des Rocheuses. Enjoy a beautiful summer afternoon—hopefully sunny—celebrating joy and togetherness in this new French-inspired café-restaurant! A must-see venue in Calgary.

Event Program:

16:00: Event starts with Outdoor activities for adults and kids, free welcoming drink (wine, Crémant and alcohol-free drinks) and appetizers, French Music17:30: Speeches by French and Calgary Community officials, followed by live singing of National Anthem "La Marseillaise"18:00: Bastille Day tombola draw, with lots of prizes generously offered by Calgary French businesses18:15: Live music by French artists until closure19:00: Bastille Day Dinner (optional, additional fee applies) is served21:00: Closure

Admission is $10 per adult, which includes a glass of wine or crémant as well as appetizers. The event is free for children.

Practical information

Parking is available on site. Anyone who registers in advance will be eligible to participate in a raffle to win gift cards offered by our French partners.

After the aperitif, feel free to stay for dinner at the Café Théâtre restaurant to extend the French experience with a delicious meal in a unique setting.

Date: Sunday, July 12

Time: 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with the option to continue the evening with dinner on site at the Café-Théâtre

Location: La Cité des Rocheuses, 4800 Richard Rd SW

Admission: $10 for adults, free for children

Refunds

Up to 15 days before the event starts