The Heron Bistro in Michigan City is stepping into the French spotlight for Bastille Weekend. Diners can expect classic French flavors like escargot and a toast to freedom with “Guillotine” cocktails, all in anticipation of France’s national day.

France lights up with parades and fireworks as the nation unites to celebrate Bastille Day, commemorating the historic storming of the Bastille prison in 1789. On Monday, 7,000 participants, including troops and armored vehicles, will march through Paris, marking this pivotal event in French history.