Bastille Day: Why does France hold a military parade on July 14?

???????? Every July 14, France holds one of the world’s most iconic military parades — a tradition dating back to 1880. This year, 7,000 troops, tanks, and jets filled the Champs-Élysées — but it wasn’t just about power. It was about identity, memory, and how France sees itself in 2025. Katrine Lyngsø reports.