Tuesday, 4 July 2023 – American Independence Day Ceremonies

Tuesday, July 4th

11 am: Butte de Picardie ceremony

Organized by the Association Pershing LaFayette Versailles, in the presence of François de Mazières, Mayor of Versailles.

Ceremony in honor of Generals John Pershing and Gilbert de Lafayette, and in memory of the French commitment to American Freedom in the 18th century, and the American commitment to French Freedom in the 20th century.

RV 146 avenue des États Unis, 78000 Versailles.

2:30 pm: Ceremony, from Place des Etats-Unis to Place Rochambeau

Organized by the Mairie du XVIe arrondissement, with the participation of the Rochambeau chapter, NSDAR.

Wreath-laying and speeches.

RV Place des Etats-Unis – rue Galilée (Paris 16e).