The municipality of Bezons, Val-d'Oise, has officially announced the cancellation of all National Day celebration events scheduled for Monday, July 13, 2026. This decision was made as an emergency precautionary measure following the declaration of a red heatwave alert in the region.
Previously, the city had planned a series of major festivities in the city center, ranging from a dance party to a fireworks display, which is an annual tradition commemorating the storming of the Bastille in 1789. However, public safety became the top priority for local authorities amid the threat of extreme temperatures.
This cancellation policy aligns with the prefecture's decision to ban the use of fireworks throughout the Val-d'Oise department. The ban was strictly enforced to mitigate the risk of wildfires that could be triggered by pyrotechnic activities amidst dry and severely hot weather conditions.
Local authorities urge the public to understand the situation and continue monitoring official updates regarding weather conditions. As of this report, no reschedule date has been announced for the celebrations, as the local government's primary focus remains on protecting residents' health from the impact of the heatwave.
