Bastille Day, or la Fête nationale (French National Day), is celebrated every year on 14 July to commemorate the Storming of the Bastille, a turning point in the French Revolution in 1789. It is a day to globally celebrate French history, identity and pride.

Civic Ceremony - Sunday 14 July 2024

Randwick City Council will hold a small civic ceremony on Sunday 14 July at 10am at the La Perouse Headland at the Lapérouse Monument featuring speeches, wreath laying and firing of canons.

The canons will fire at approximately 10:30am.

Please note there will be a limited number of seats provided for invited dignitaries, with standing room only available for the public.

The La Perouse Museum opening hours will be 1pm – 4pm to open the Museum to the public after the morning’s official formalities.

For more information contact our Events Team on 9093 6200 or email events@randwick.nsw.gov.au

For more information on Museum opening hours or the Tours, contact our Museum Team on 9093 6190 or email lpm@randwick.nsw.gov.au