July 14th is France's national holiday. We does not work on July 14th because it is a public holiday. In 1789 many French people were poor and hungry. The French people were angry with King Louis XVI. On July 14th, 1789 Parisians attacked the Bastille prison. The Bastille was the symbol of absolute monarchy. This is the beginning of the French Revolution. This is the end of the monarchy of Louis XVI. On July 14th in France: there is a military parade on the Champs-Élysées in Paris. there are also fireworks and local dances throughout France. July 14th is the party of the French Republic. Happy National Day ! Happy July 14th !