France's annual Bastille Day parade wrapped up Sunday with the arrival of the Olympic flame, escorted by riders on horseback, 25 torchbearers, and cadets forming the shapes of the Olympic rings. The main torchbearer is Col. Thibault Vallette, equestrian gold medalist in the 2016 Rio Olympics. Lieutenant-colonel Lucile, Chief operating officer, Land force army command for Europe explains.I had other plans for today, but saw this story and immediately decided how the Olympics changed the parade to be the theme. That was also the story for France 24 English reporting Bastille Day celebrations: Annual military parade moved due to Olympics.
Thousands of soldiers, sailors, rescuers and medics are marching in Paris Sunday beneath roaring fighter jets to mark Bastille Day. The traditional military parade has however been moved from its traditional route on the Champs Elysees due to preparations to host the Olympic Games, and a smaller military contingent will instead march on the nearby Avenue Foch – one of the most prestigious streets in Paris and one of the most expensive addresses in the world. FRANCE 24’s Sophie Lamotte reports.At least the parade retained the view of the Arc de Triomphe in the background, even though the participants are marching west by southwest instead of southeast.
France 24 English wrapped up its coverage with French National Day: Bastille Day parade meets Olympic torch relay.
France celebrated military victories of the past at its annual Bastille Day parade Sunday as Paris welcomed the Olympic flame to the city. FRANCE 24's Selina Sykes reports.Vive la France!
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