Paris American Community Celebrations on July 4, 2014
American Independence Day
Paris American Community Celebrations on July 4, 2014
09h30 Ceremony hosted by the Sons of the American Revolution at the Picpus Cemetery, at the site of General LaFayette's grave.
***Afternoon ceremonies organized by the 16th Arrondissement of Paris City Hall
15h00 Ceremonies begin at Place des Etats-Unis, Paris XVIème Arrondissement and then follows, marching, to the following sites:
1) Monument de Washington-Lafayette.
2) 11 Septembre 2001 memorial.
3) memorial for the American Volunteers 1914-1918.
4) monument of Admiral de Grasse.
5) monument de Rochambeau.
6) monument of General Washington.
7) monument of Admiral de Grasse, at the Trocadéro gardens.
16h00 : a cocktail is offered by the City Hall of the 16th Arrondissement
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Evening ceremonies organized by The American Legion Paris Post 1
18h00 : Assemble at the base of the Arc de Triomphe.
18h30 : Ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe.
American Legion Paris Post One - 22-24 Boulevard Diderot 75012 Paris
Tel : 01.44.74.73.42 . E-mail: american.legion@free.fr
Contact : Jean-Marc Cresson : +33 6.20.37.26.16
Commander Carl W. Hale, +32-485-33-88-67
- FODPAL