Washingtonians looking for one of the capital’s most anticipated summer events are in luck, as the French Embassy is preparing to host its annual Bastille Day celebration on July 10th.
This year’s event carries added significance as organizers celebrate 250 years of friendship between France and the United States, bringing together diplomats, community leaders, food lovers, and Francophiles for an evening of culture, entertainment, and philanthropy.
Hosted at the Embassy of France in Georgetown, the celebration promises an authentic French-inspired experience complete with gourmet food, fine wines, live music, and dancing under the stars.
The event has become one of Washington’s premier summer social gatherings, attracting hundreds of guests eager to celebrate French culture in one of the city’s most unique venues.
When is the Bastille Day garden party at the French Embassy?
The 250th Bastille Day: A French-American Celebration will take place on Friday, July 10, at the Embassy of France, located at 4101 Reservoir Road NW in Washington, DC.
General admission festivities are scheduled to run from 7 p.m. until 10:45 p.m., while select VIP and benefactor ticket holders will have access to an exclusive reception before the main event begins.
The celebration is being organized by the Comité Tricolore with support from the French-American Chamber of Commerce and will commemorate the enduring relationship between France and the United States.
Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend the event.
How do I get tickets?
General admission tickets include entry to the celebration as well as access to food tastings, wine, cocktails, entertainment, and cultural programming throughout the evening.
Because the event serves as both a cultural celebration and a charitable fundraiser supporting French-American community initiatives, organizers encourage attendees to purchase tickets in advance before they sell out.
Interested guests should act quickly, as the Embassy’s annual Bastille Day celebration has become one of the most popular international-themed events on Washington’s summer calendar.
What can I expect if I go?
Guests can expect a Paris-inspired garden party atmosphere featuring French and American cuisine, premium wines, cocktails, live jazz music, DJs, dancing, and cultural entertainment throughout the evening.
Participating culinary partners include several acclaimed restaurants, bakeries, cafés, and hospitality groups from across the Washington region, creating a tasting experience to showcase the flavors of France while celebrating the shared heritage between the two nations.
With elegant embassy grounds, festive décor, and a focus on French culture and hospitality, the event offers a rare opportunity to experience a little bit of France without ever leaving Washington.
