Storm These Bastille Day Events

Liberté, Égalité, and Fraternité will be celebrated slightly early in Gotham this year.

Manhattan

On Sunday, 13 July, from 12:00 Noon till 6:00 P.M., everyone is invited to celebrate Bastille Day on 60^th Street, New York's "street fair with French flair."  The three-block fête takes place between Fifth and Lexington Avenues.  Enjoy Gallic delicacies at one of the many "picnic tables" provided.

http://www.bastilledaynyc.com/

By train: N,R,W to 5^th Avenue or Lexington Avenue; 4,5,6 to 59^th Street

Brooklyn

On Sunday, Smith Street becomes Rue Smith when it hosts Brooklyn's Bastille Day festivities.  Both Bar Tabac and Provence en Boîte will hold all-day celebrations featuring French food and Pétanque tournaments.

Bar Tabac
128 Smith Street (SW corner Dean St)
(718) 923-0918
http://www.bartabacny.com/

Provence en Boîte
263 Smith Street (NE corner Degraw St)
(718) 797-0707
http://www.provenceenboite.com/

By train: F,G to Bergen Street