Montclair Bastille Day Weekend 2026

Join us for an unforgettable celebration of French culture in Montclair!

Experience a vibrant weekend filled with film, shopping, music, delectable food, and community activities for all ages! 🎶🍽️

Celebrated every July 14, Bastille Day embodies the spirit of community and joie de vivre. In Montclair, the festivities kick off on Friday with the annual Bastille Day Garden Party at the stunning Kip’s Castle. Enjoy:

• 🥂 A cocktail reception
• 🍽️ A refined French country buffet by Cuisine Boulud (renowned Michelin star chef, Daniel Boulud)
• 🍰 Scrumptious desserts by local pastry chef Janelle Manning
• 🍷 Fine wine and cheese
• 🎷 Live jazzy music and dancing
• 🎁 French-themed raffle prizes
• 🌆 Breathtaking views of the NYC skyline
• ✈️ Chance to win two Air France tickets to Paris!

On Saturday, explore the Montclair French Shopping Day, developed with the Montclair BID. Downtown Montclair will dazzle with:

• 🛍️ French-inspired shopping experience
• 🍷 Tastings and special promotions
• 🎶 Music and photo opportunities
• 🎫 A raffle with prizes from local businesses
• 🌍 A grand-prize drawing for a hotel stay in France!

The celebration continues Saturday night with a special screening of Leave One Day (Partir un jour) by Amélie Bonnin at the Clairidge Theater, in partnership with Montclair Film. This event also launches a new benefit for L’Alliance New York members, granting complimentary access to select French-language films at the Clairidge or Bellevue Theatre! 🎬

Et la fête continue... to Sunday, July 12 in Manhattan, where the largest Bastille Day celebration outside France attracts over 50,000 visitors for a spectacular day of performances, food, culture, and festivities! 🍾

Join us as we celebrate French culture and the enriching community life brought to you by L’Alliance through cultural events, education, and partnerships in Montclair and beyond! 🌍