Bastille Day fireworks explode over the Seine river next to the Eiffel Tower in Paris Monday night, July 14, 2014.

How Bastille Day Celebrations Differ from the 4th of July

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jul 14, 2017

Listeners from France or any other country call in and describe their home country's national holiday and how it compares to the 4th of July.

Caller Jean says in France, the Bastille Day celebration takes place in center of village w/music, dancing. Here it feels more separate.
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) July 14, 2017

Elaine in Queens on Jamaica's independence -- there's "a lot of merriment." But she thinks Americans go overboard - bc they can afford it.
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) July 14, 2017

Listener says 4th of July celebrates an event, independence, whereas Bastille Day celebrates an uprising against the oppressive monarchy.
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) July 14, 2017

Plus: A French army marching band covered of a medley of Daft Punk songs for President Trump and French President Macron:

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