Liberté, égalité, and fraternité will be celebrated slightly early again in Gotham this year.
Manhattan
On Sunday, 12 July, from 12:00 Noon till 6:00 P.M., everyone is invited to celebrate Bastille Day on 60th 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 pique-nique tables provided.
Bastille Day on 60th Street
http://www.bastilledaynyc.com/
By train: N,R,W to 5th Avenue or Lexington Avenue; 4,5,6 to 59th Street
On Tuesday, 14 July, le quatorze juillet, Cercle Rouge brings Bastille Day festivities to TriBeCa. From 12:00 Noon till 8:00 P.M., pétanque sand courts, football de table (foosball), and entertainment will fill the block on West Broadway between Beach and White Streets. Mangez traditional merguez sausages and frites while sipping Lillet, Deutz champagne, or another favorite libation.
Cercle Rouge
241 West Broadway (opposite N Moore St)
(212) 226-6252
http://www.cerclerougeresto.com/
By train: A,C,E to Canal St; 1 to Franklin St
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, drink, 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
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