French National Day
With the generous support of: Emmanuel Giry, Honorary Consul of France in Calgary, Lingua Franca Inc., Gérard Carlier.
The Honorary Consul of France in Calgary, the City of the Rockies, the Alliance Française of Calgary and the City of Calgary are pleased to invite you to celebrate together the French National Day.
What makes July 14th so special for the French?
Mainly because it's the day of the French national holiday! July 14th commemorates the significant event of the "Fête de la Fédération" of 1790, which took place on the first anniversary of the dismantling of the Bastille fortress on July 14, 1789. The storming of the Bastille was a symbolic event representing a new era in France and preceded the establishment of the First Republic.
What are we doing this year?
Join us on Sunday, July 12, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., for a friendly cocktail reception at the Café Théâtre in La Cité des Rocheuses. Enjoy a beautiful summer afternoon—hopefully sunny—filled with joy and good company in this new French-inspired café-restaurant! A must-visit spot in Calgary.
Event program:
4:00 PM
• Doors Open
• Bar Opening
4:15 PM
• Welcome address from the Honorary Consul
• School of Rock Concert
4:30 PM
• Appetizers served (until 5:30 pm)
• Opening of the children's face painting station (until 6:30 p.m.)
5:00 PM
• End of the School of Rock concert
5:20 PM – START OF THE OFFICIAL SECTION
• Renewal of the welcome address by the Honorary Consul
• Recognition of the territory
• Speeches by representatives of the Métis Nation
5:40 PM
• Recognition of dignitaries
• Speech by the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, Salma Lakhani
• Speech by the Consul General of France, Raphaël Dang
• Speech by City Councillor André Chabot
• Speech by Olivier Dellapina, Councillor for French Citizens Abroad
5:50 PM
• Canadian National Anthem
• French national anthem
5:55 PM
• Restaurant open (no reservations required)
• First raffle draw
6:05 PM
• Tina Hartt's concert begins
7:00 PM
• End of Tina Hartt's concert
• Final raffle draw
7:15 PM – 9:00 PM
• Concert by Étienne Grangé
10:00 PM – Closing
Entry is set at 5 $ per adult, including a glass of wine or sparkling wine and appetizers. The event is free for children.
Practical information
Parking spaces are available on site. Anyone who registers in advance will be entered into a prize draw to win gift cards offered by our French partners.
After the aperitif, feel free to stay for dinner at the Café Théâtre restaurant to extend the French experience with a delicious meal in a unique setting.
Date : Sunday, July 12 Hour : from 4pm to 8pm, with the option to extend the evening with dinner on site in the Café-Théâtre Place : The City of the Rockies, 4800 Richard Rd SW Entrance : 5$ for adults, free for children
With the generous support of: Emmanuel Giry, Honorary Consul of France in Calgary, Lingua Franca Inc., Gérard Carlier.
The Honorary Consul of France in Calgary, La Cité des Rocheuses, the French Alliance of Calgary, and Calgary City are pleased to invite you to celebrate the French National Day together.
What makes July 14th so special for the French?
Mainly because it is France's National Day! July 14th commemorates the significant event of the “Fête de la Fédération” of 1790, which took place on the first anniversary of the dismantling of the Bastille fortress on July 14, 1789. The Storming of the Bastille was a symbolic event representing a new era in France and preceded the establishment of the First Republic.
What are we doing this year?
Join us on Sunday, July 12, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm for a friendly cocktail gathering at the Café Théâtre of La Cité des Rocheuses. Enjoy a beautiful summer afternoon — hopefully sunny — dedicated to joy and sharing in this new French-inspired café-restaurant! A must-visit place to discover in Calgary.
Event Schedule:
4:00 pm.
• Doors Open
• Bar Opens
4:15 pm.
• Welcome Remarks by the Honorary Consul
• School of Rock Concert
4:30 pm.
• Appetizers Served (until 5:30 p.m.)
• Face painting station opens (until 6:30 pm)
5:00 pm.
• End of the School of Rock concert
5:20 pm – START OF THE OFFICIAL PROGRAM
• Renewed welcome remarks by the Honorary Consul
• Acknowledgment of the territory
• Speech by representatives of the Métis Nation
5:40 pm.
• Introduction of dignitaries
• Speech by the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, Salma Lakhani
• Speech by the Consul General of France, Raphaël Dang
• Speech by City Councilor André Chabot
• Speech by Olivier Dellapina, Councilor for French Citizens Abroad
5:50 pm.
• Canadian National Anthem
• French National Anthem
5:55 pm.
• Restaurant opens (no reservations required)
• First raffle drawing
6:05 pm.
• Start of Tina Hartt's concert
7:00 pm.
• End of Tina Hartt's concert
• Final raffle drawing
7:15 pm – 9:00 pm.
• Concert by Étienne Grangé
10:00 pm – Closing
Admission is set at $5 per adult, including a glass of wine or sparkling wine as well as appetizers. The event is free for children.
Practical Information
Parking spaces are available on site. Anyone registered in advance will be entered into a draw to win gift cards offered by our French partners.
After the cocktail reception, feel free to stay for dinner at the Café Théâtre restaurant to extend the French experience around a delicious meal in a unique setting.
Date: Sunday, July 12
Time: from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with the possibility of extending the evening with dinner on site at the Café-Théâtre
Location: The City of the Rockies, 4800 Richard Rd SW
Admission: $5 for adults, free for children