Weekend Highlight: Bastille Day Block Party in Harvard Square
Although the French national holiday Bastille Day officially takes place on July 14, Boston residents and visitors will get to celebrate it early when Harvard Square hosts a marathon block party this Sunday, July 13, to commemorate the start of the French Revolution in 1789.
The assorted activities scheduled during the family-oriented event include attractions for children, ranging from a parade with the one and only Curious George to face painting, as well as highlights for adults, such as scrumptious French cuisine provided by Sandrine’s Bistro, Chez Henri, Brasserie Jo, the Elephant Walk, Rialto, and Petit Robert.
Attendees will also have a rare opportunity to observe a traditional waiters race called La Course des Garçon de Café, which will feature a pair of free round-trip tickets on Jet Blue as a grand prize. To top the day off, music from Boston French Party’s DJ Kamal will allow dancers to work off some of the calories ingested, thanks to the assorted food available throughout the day.
If this stateside celebration of Bastille Day sounds as appealing to you as it does to me, visit Harvard Square.com to learn more about what to expect on Holyoke Street this Sunday. The festivities will last from 3pm to 10pm.
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2 opinions for Weekend Highlight: Bastille Day Block Party in Harvard Square
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Jul 11, 2008 at 8:55 am
Well this seems like a nice little event for toursits and locals.
Lets not forget about the French!
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Jul 14, 2008 at 12:06 am
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