On Sunday, July 17, 2011 the Bastille Day Los Angeles Festival will celebrate its tenth anniversary and pay tribute to French singer Charles Trénet whose best known songs include “Boum!”, “La Mer”, “Que reste-t-il de nos amours?”, “Ménilmontant” and “Douce France”.
As homage to the popular French singer and songwriter who passed away ten years ago, his song “Y’a d’la joie” will be used as the main theme of the event. It evokes ‘joy’ through a series of disconnected images, including that of a subway car shooting out of its tunnel into the air, the Eiffel Tower crossing the street and a baker making excellent bread.
In France, Bastille Day commemorates the storming of the Bastille in 1789, marking the beginning of the French revolution. In Los Angeles, the event is one of the most attended community festivals and has been since its inception.
The idea of great French food, music, art, dance, people, and the summer’s sun all together for one day to celebrate France’s Independence is a beautiful idea… and Angelenos agree, nine years and growing.
Throughout the day, they come to experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of France right in their own backyard. They thrive on French ‘joie de vivre ‘, play the famous game of pétanque, enjoy spectacular live entertainment, follow the waiters’ race, dance, or just sit back and relax while having a French-style ‘open air picnic’.
French organizations and city officials have supported the Bastille Day Festival for the past nine years, and encourage Angelenos to participate in the event since it helps foster a better understanding among citizens of both French and American cultures.
The gorgeous Elysian Park — Bastille Day Los Angeles Festival venue — is the city’s oldest public park and is home to numerous historic sites. It was once home to the Yang-Na Indian village and dates back to Native American history.
The 10th Annual Bastille Day Los Angeles Festival will be held on Sunday, July 17, 2011 from 12pm – 9pm at
Elysian Park – Monticello Old Lodge (Stadium Way at Scott Avenue) in Los Angeles.
The Event is FREE for kids. Adults: $5
To purchase tickets: www.bastilledaylosangeles.com
Remember, sample the Diabolo, the official Bastille Day Los Angeles Festival drink: www.drinkdiabolo.com
