Photos show Bastille Day celebrations in France
France celebrates Bastille Day on Monday with parades, fireworks, and festivities nationwide. The holiday marks the 1789 storming of the Bastille prison, a pivotal moment in the French Revolution.
This year, Indonesia is the guest of honor, with its troops joining the parade and deals for French military equipment expected.
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