Bastille Day! It was an absolutely amazing experience that left me breathless. I admittedly cried when the fireworks started, but honestly that made the experience even better than I would've anticipated. The crowd was unbelievable (taking the metro back was not our smartest move), and the bathroom situation was just not working for anyone. But after spending 17 hours out in front of the Eiffel Tower the show made it all worth it. We were not able to to see the military parade or the French Air Force flying over, but there was a concert that kept the masses entertained. However, the fireworks is what the city is known for. Bastille Day, the celebration of the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, started off as a smaller celebration of the unity of the revolution. Which makes the Eiffel Tower befitting for the main festivities because it too is a symbol of the French. If I had the option to come back every year to experience this greatness I would, because the national holiday to celebrate the United States just does not even compare.
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