Istres celebrates its national holiday on the eve of July 14th. A display of arms, a civilian and military parade through the town center, fireworks and a popular ball are all part of a fitting salute to the Republic.
Program:
> 7:30 pm: Taking up arms - Esplanade du Général-de-Gaulle
> 8pm: Parade
Departure in front of Collège Pasteur, avenue Hélène-Boucher, boulevard de la République, allée Jean-Jaurès, avenue Jean Lebas, chemin de Tivoli, boulevard Léon-Blum, esplanade du Général-de-Gaulle
> 9pm: musical entertainment by "US" - Allées Jean-Jaurès
> 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.: Bal Populaire, "Be Live" orchestra - Esplanade Bernardin-Laugier.
> 10:30 p.m.: "French Sports Achievements" fireworks display, on the banks of the Etang de l'Olivier.