National Day in Paris: Registration Requirement Introduced for Military Parade for the First Time

Anyone wishing to experience the French National Day up close in Paris on July 14, 2026, must prepare for a significant change. For the first time, French authorities are introducing mandatory online registration for the traditional military parade on the Champs-Elysees. Visitors who want a place in the secured spectator areas will no longer be admitted without prior registration. Following successful registration, interested visitors will receive a personal QR code. This serves as authorization for entry and must be presented at the designated checkpoints together with an identification document. Only ...