Bastille Day
in Chicago 2026
Join us at Polk Bros Park for a free, family-friendly celebration of French culture featuring live music, food, dancing, pétanque, and the iconic Bal des Pompiers. Experience Chicago’s largest French festival on the lakefront!
🗓️ Sunday, July 12th, 2026
🕒 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
📍 Polk Bros Park
What to Expect
Celebrate French-American Friendship
Join us for a night of live music, great food, and games for all ages as we toast French-American friendship, honored by the presence of the French Consulate.Dance to live sets from Paper Frames and The Frogs, plus a heartfelt performance of the US and French national anthems by Kirsten Leslie.Savor delicious French food and beverages, take your chances on our raffle with amazing prizes, and enjoy games and entertainment for the whole family.Bastille Day Pétanque Competition: Test your skills and win a bottle of champagne. Toss five boules to five different distances and be the champion. It's simple, easy, and quick. Wine prizes for adults; trophy and prizes for children. Awards go to the top three adults and top three children on stage at the end of the evening. Boules will also be available for casual games throughout the night.
PSG Academy Soccer Clinic: Live the world Cup atmosphere to the fullest with soccer clinics for all ages. get ahead of the game and save your spotSee you there!
MERCI!
Thank you sponsors & partners, year after year, Bastille Day in Chicago happens thanks to you!
The official soccer academy of Paris Saint-Germain in ChicagoParis Saint-Germain Academy is one of the largest and most respected youth soccer networks in the world, trusted by thousands of players globally. The Academy delivers elite and professional training programs for boys and girls of all levels, starting as young as 6 years old. All PSG Academy coaches follow the official, proven Paris Saint-Germain training methodology - the same approach used across every Academy worldwide.The PSG Academy is offering Soccer Clinics at Bastille Day. Save you spot now!
Brioche Gourmet is a family of French bakers crafting golden, slightly sweet brioche for four generations - from gourmet burger buns to luxurious French toast. Rooted in authentic French recipes and uncompromising savoir-faire, every bite delivers that signature soft, buttery joy.
Reed, Centracchio & Associates, LLC has served Chicago-area families since 2005 in divorce, child custody, and support matters. With affiliated offices in France and Italy, they handle international cases too, correspond in five languages, and pair attentive counsel with trial-ready preparation.
Born in Normandy and a longtime Chicagoan, Véronique MadDonald brings a lawyer's precision and a communicator's ear to real estate. Bilingual and bicultural, she guides local and international clients through renting, buying, and selling, and stays active in Chicago's French community, including chamber and association boards.
Amouze Mousse crafts French-Inspired, Chicago-Made chocolate mousse in small batches. We've perfected the alchemy of delivering an indulgent chocolate mousse with the highest quality of ingredients so you can simply enjoy it. Created with local dairy and eggs, organic sugar and premium chocolate, Amouze Mousse proves it does not take a lot of ingredients - just a few of high integrity - to make a last and memorable impact on our palates. We hope you enjoy it because you deserve it!
Try Your Luck at Our Bastille Day Raffle
Buy your raffle tickets for a chance to win incredible prizes that will make your summer unforgettable!From a luxurious hotel stay at the Sofitel for two - to training sessions with the PSG Academy, there's something for everyone!Don’t miss your chance to win the prize of your dreams!The draw will taking place on stage at 6:30 PM CSTYou must be present during the draw to claim your prize so stick around and keep your fingers crossed (and toes)!
Win a $100 gift card at La Boulangerie & Co - but the real question is how you'll splurge: baguettes galore, macarons by the dozen, or a glorious mix of both?
Value: $ 100
Since 1830, Christofle has embodied French art de vivre at its finest — win a piece of that legacy for your table. Item to be revealed soon, but expect timeless elegance.
Two chances to win big: an Opinel Grilling Set (knife, spatula, XL tongs, French-made) or La Table au Soleil (8-piece olive wood flatware, 4 forks + 4 knives). Enter now!
Value: $ 140 per item
Enter for your chance to win a luxury staycation for two at Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile - a Luxury King Room stay with breakfast included!
Value: > $ 500
Two chances to win 2x Junior registrations at the PSG Academy!
Value: $ 360
Since 1840, Peugeot Saveurs have set the benchmark for gourmets and great chefs. Enter for a chance to win a collection of their French-made kitchen essentials (6 pieces), including iconic mills and Appolia ceramic bakeware.
Value: $ 470
Serve your apéritifs in style, win a Basque linen kitchen towel, wooden board perfect for your cheese and charcuterie boards as well a champagne glasses! Life is better with French Food Lovers
Value: $ 150
Enter for your chance to win the Mille Tutti Frutti Sangria Tablecloth (71"x71") by Garnier Thiebaud
La Cucina dell'Arte collection, a warm and high-spirited way of life woven into a lovely patchwork of colors, savors, and textures, straight from the jacquard looms of French artisans.
Value: $ 341
Organized by
Bastille Day in Chicago is brought to you by the volunteers of the French Speaking Societies of the Midwest.
Comité des Associations Françaises & Francophones du Midwest (CAFFM).
Merci to the many volunteers who also join on the day!
