Fireworks, warplanes and axes: How France celebrates Bastille 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.

Fireworks, warplanes and axes: How France celebrates Bastille Day

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