Bastille Day Festival

Central Eastside

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When

Sunday, July 12, 2026

1 p.m.–5 p.m.

Free

Where

Redd East Event Space

831 Southeast Salmon Street
Portland, OR, 97214

The Alliance Française de Portland invites the community to celebrate the 24th Annual Bastille Day Festival. This free, family-friendly festival is the longest-running and one of the largest Bastille Day celebrations on the West Coast, bringing together French culture, music, food, art, local flair, and fun for all ages.

Festival-goers can enjoy:

• French-themed market,
• the biggest used French book sale in Oregon,
• delicious food and drinks from local bakeries, wineries, and cafés,
• live fencing demonstrations,
• a pétanque court for French sports enthusiasts,
• on-site French cooking demonstrations,
• dance and zine-making workshops with the pros,
• hands-on children’s activities and crafts,
• booths from local French immersion schools.

Like the U.S. Fourth of July, Bastille Day commemorates a revolution that changed a nation. In 1789, the storming of the Bastille prison marked the birth of modern France, embodying the enduring values of Liberté, Fraternité, and Egalité. Portland’s festival welcomes francophiles, families, and anyone interested in a unique cultural experience.