1. Bastille Day is the remembering of the Storming of the Bastille 2. The Bastille was a prison that was said to represent the monarch’s dictatorial rulings. 3. Bastille Day takes place on July 14th, it marks the beginning of the French Revolution 1. Independence Day was when the thirteen original colonies claimed independence from Great Britain. 2. Independence Day has been celebrated every year on July 4th since 1776. 3. It took two days for the Continental Congress to vote in favor of independence. The voting started on July 2nd. 1. One of Bastille Day’s largest traditions is the Bastille Day Military Parade. During this parade the military move along Champes-Elysees from the Arc de Triomphe to the Place de la Concorde. 2. Another popular …show more content…
What would a tradition be without traditional French foods? During Bastille Day friends and family picnic and eat things such as, quiche, fruits, vegetables, champagne, rillettes, and pot au feu. 1. One of the most famous Independence Day traditions is the lighting of fireworks. In 2012, Americans lit around 200 million pounds of fireworks in celebration of Independence Day. 2. If you aren’t lighting fireworks, then you’re probably attending a barbecue or family gathering. Many Americans tend to cook out on Independence Day. 3. Another tradition of Independence Day is to have parades and concerts. 1. One of the most famous symbols of Bastille Day is the French Flag. This flag has three columns in the following order, blue, white, and then red. 2. Another popular symbol of Bastille Day is La Marseillaise, which is the France National Anthem. 3. The third symbol is inspired from the old ages. It is the Phrygian Cap. This cap symbolizes liberty. 1. The most famous symbol for America’s Independence Day is the American Flag. 2. Another symbol of America’s independence is the bald eagle. This bird was claimed the national bird in 1782. It was chosen because of its great strength, long life, and it is native to North