Bastille Day, July 14, France
There’s a dreary military parade followed by fireworks over the Seine, but the best part of Bastille Day, says Alexander Lobrano, Gourmet’s European correspondent, are the bals populaires, which are held in the street the night before. “In Paris,” he says, “the balls are hosted by the sapeurs-pompiers, and it’s very much a part of local lore that it’s your big chance to bag one of the hunky firemen.” As for food, Bastille Day, says Lobrano, “is the only time the French don’t feel self-conscious about barbecuing, and they like Merguez (north African lamb sausage that’s usually homemade), kebabs, and grilled fish.”
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