july 14marseillevdm 340758This year, the military ceremony will kick off at 5pm on the Old Port. The parade will start on the Quai de Rive Neuve and head towards the J4.
In the wake of the fire in the north of Marseille, the city council has chosen to place the 14 July festivities under the banner of solidarity and commitment, in tribute to the victims and the forces mobilised.
This year, the town is promising an exceptional fireworks display. Fired like every year from the Old Port and the Fort d’Entrecasteaux , spectators will be able to admire a majestic fireworks display accompanied by a soundtrack for almost 30 minutes.
The fireworks will start at dusk at around 10.30pm. The Old Port will be completely pedestrianised, and the Pharo Gardens will be exceptionally open from 5.30pm.
To limit the impact on the environment, the parts used to package the fireworks are made from biodegradable materials (paper, cardboard, felt).
The first fireworks display in Europe took place in 1612 on the Place des Vosges in Paris, for the wedding of Louis XIII and Anne of Austria.
It wasn’t until 1880 that it became the flagship event of the 14 July festivities.
The Localanque shipping company is offering an unforgettable private evening aboard one of its quayside boats, located between the town hall and the Mucem, where you’ll have a front-row seat to watch the fireworks. Borderline and Croisières Marseille Calanques invite you to come aboard the Illienne and head out to sea for an evening of concerts, DJ sets and fireworks!
A number of venues will be welcoming you to celebrate our bank holidays in style, with music and fireworks to keep the party going! Ciel Rooftop is offering an unforgettable evening with a DJ set and cocktail reception, starting at 7pm. An evening on the R2 Rooftop on the Port terraces, from 7pm! The large halls of the Vieux-Port are decked out in blue, white and red to celebrate our bank holidays and the launch of the local beer “La Phocéenne”. Cocktails and good humour will be the watchwords of the evening!
The Sofitel Vieux-Portis offering you an exceptional evening with a breathtaking view of the Old Port, at the bar, in the brasserie or in your room with terrace, you’ll be right in front of the show. The 5-star Hôtel Intercontinental Hôtel-Dieu faces Notre-Dame de la Garde and the Old Port, and from its terrace you’ll have a bird’s eye view of the fireworks.
Traffic and parking constraints in the city centre and around the Old Port.
Public transport is to be preferred.
Find out here all the information about parking and traffic from 13 to 16 July 2025.
Capture Decran 2025 07 13 140952A major security detail will be deployed all around the Old Port. Traffic will be cut off and parking prohibited. We recommend that you use public transport or walk to the event wherever possible.
