
Bastille Day Celebration
in New York City
Sunday, July 16, 2023
12–5pm
UPDATE: Indoor activities will proceed inside FIAF. Outdoor activities are cancelled due to the weather.
Join us at FIAF for a festive Bastille Day celebration! Enjoy live music performances, rosé & bubbly parties, prize drawings, a special film screening, and more. View complete program below.
Live Performances
Enjoy exciting performances by the cast of Broadway’s Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Paris-based singer-songwriter Naomi Greene, French-Moroccan singer/composer/producer Malika Zarra, and BoByGroove, half of the Brooklyn-based French duo Cosmic Gardens.
Rosé & Bubbly Party
Head to inside to FIAF’s beautiful Skyroom for rosé and bubbly tastings and a live performance by Saint Martin’s renowned steel drum band The Jolly Boys. Enjoy an outstanding selection of summer wines coupled with delicious madeleines, macarons, mini quiches, and cheese.
Special Screening
The Innocent
Winner of Two 2022 César Awards!
Dir. Louis Garrel, 2022, 99 min
In French with English subtitles
Part crime thriller, part family farce, The Innocent shows with panache and pathos the dangerous lengths two men go, and the outlandish lies they tell, for the women they love.
Prize Drawing
Enter for a chance to win more than 20 unique items and experiences across fashion, lifestyle, food, and more including the grand prize: a 5-day dream getaway for two to Saint Martin!
French Garden
Premium shopping returns to the French Garden showcasing more than a dozen luxury shops including exclusive food, beauty, fashion, and a special collaboration with French Wink. There will also be a coffee activation from presenting sponsor, L’OR Barista.
Market Booths
A range of 50+ food and lifestyle purveyors, including a special Saint Martin Experience booth, will provide something for everyone on Madison Avenue.
FIAF French Classes & Membership Discounts
Visit FIAF to learn about our French classes & camps, membership perks, and fall events. Bastille Day discounts will be available in person on July 16, and online starting July 17.
Fun Activities for All Ages
Bastille Day brings fun activities for the whole family including free pétanque, games and fitness challenges led by Asphalt Green, a coloring corner for kids, a close-up look at classic Citroën cars, and more.
2023 Bastille Day Sponsors
Presenting Sponsors
Lead Sponsors: Air France, Delta, and Cheese2U.com
Supporting Sponsors: TV5MONDE and Sling TV
Media Partners: France-Amérique, French Morning, and Frenchly