Although the parade for 14 juillet is not until tomorrow, tonight begins the Bals des Pompiers, the firemen's parties held at each station in Paris on 13-14 juillet. There is much partying in the streets and it is one of the most festive events in Paris.
I wonder if these guys partied all night long... probably not.
Looks like such fun! Wish I were there! Enjoy, Genie!!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
Oh yes, let the fun begin!! Great full of energy shot Genie.
ReplyDeletePartied all night? Je pense que non.
ReplyDeleteBut the idea of having parties in and around fire stations is interesting. As long as nobody gets run over when one of the rigs has to go to a fire that is where it shouldn't be.
Nice photo, Genie.
Oh, no! they are training for tomorrow, to be at the right place at the right moment! the défilé is something to be absolutely perfect. So,No party before! BUT...after..Woaw! :o)
ReplyDeleteOh a party if only I was there have not been to a party for ages.
ReplyDeleteBrave men!
ReplyDelete*I love that kind of "hat"!
Great shot Genie, it's beautiful!
Léia
Such a vibrant photo, Genie! Hard to believe it's nearly 14th July again...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, vibrant image Gene.
ReplyDeleteHoorah for les Sapeurs-Pompiers! Last time I was in Paris I watched them put out a fire in a top floor apartment. True heroes!
ReplyDeleteThey were probably busy putting out the fires caused by all the revellers.
ReplyDeleteThey look like they mean business. Great shot.
ReplyDeleteThey look no worse for ware. Probably a quiet night.
ReplyDeleteFor the sake of those who might need help, I hope some pompiers are foregoing the parties! Another fun time to be in Paris --- but then, is there not a time when itmwould be fun to be in Paris???
ReplyDeletelooks may be deceiving...it's possible the entire crew is of the party animal ilk.
ReplyDeleteOh fond memoires of the handsome pompiers who tried to sell me a ticket to their bash last juin!
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Virginia talkes about handsome pompiers.. I can not see well what they look like but i take her word for it.
ReplyDeleteVive la France! Can't wait to see more festivities.
ReplyDeleteLa météo risque un peu de gâcher la fête ce soir...
ReplyDeletePierre
Nice guys, but the car is not very effective to put out a fire....
ReplyDeleteSylvia, Grace, and Jeff -- I wish that we were all there tonight (and tomorrow) for the festivities.
ReplyDeleteBear -- Actually, I do not think that each firestation has a party, but there are many... These guys do not look as if they partied all night
Malyss -- Yes, I imagine that après le défilé the party will truly begin!
Léia -- You would love the variety of hats/caps in the procession.
Shell -- Indeed, but it is hard to believe that I have been able to post 365 days in a row!
Carol -- Wish we were there right now!
dive -- I saw some selling beefcake calendars in December
Starman -- Hah! probably so!
K -- Once the parade begins it is all business, but to see them casually getting ready was great
Bird -- Agreed. These guys probably went to bed early in order to get ready
Marie -- I cannot imagine a time when it is not fun to be in Paris!
ReplyDeletebrattcat -- Well, I do not know about the partying but most of them are "easy on the eyes"
Virginia -- Yes, and it is easy for them to sell with their handsome looks
anni -- Look back at my post for another look
http://parisandbeyond-genie.blogspot.com/2011/03/le-pompier.html
Brittany -- More to come, mon amie!
Pierre -- C'est dommage, mais peut être il fera beau demain, 14 juillet. Merci, mon ami
biebkriebels -- No, but I think that they roll out a bit of every type of vehicle for le défilé of 14 juillet
Great to see these courageous men!! Enjoy your July 14th!!!
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Valery
Barcelona Daily Photo
LOL! These guys are so stiff, I don't think they're party animals. But I'm sure the others will enjoy themselves tonight and tomorrow! Enjoy your July 14th!
ReplyDeleteViva la France! Hopefully there one 14th of July !
ReplyDeleteBon fete a un Bastille mon ami x
I do love that beautiful red truck - and as for Parisian pompiers - they are a special breed - all in the handsome variety! xx
ReplyDeleteWonderful shot! Love seeing these deserving men having some fun too;o)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, Genie;o)
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Bisous***
Cou cou, Genie! Wishing Les Pompiers another 200 Years of Brilliance & Bravery in Paris!!!!
ReplyDeleteMaybe I am wrong, but these guys don't look like party animals to me. Interesting vehicle. It looks ancient, but it could just be a different design from an American fire vehicle.
ReplyDeleteOooh, j'adore les bals des pompiers! And even more so when I was 20 and could actually dance and flirt all night with les beaux pompiers. :~}
ReplyDeleteLove the old truck!
ReplyDeleteDear Genie
ReplyDeleteI agree - wouldn't we have fun all there together!!!
Eric tells me the Pompiers are celebrating 200 years anniversary this year so I imagine it will be a very special party - woohoo!!!
hugs
Shane
Valery -- Merci, mon ami - wish I was there!
ReplyDeleteSuzi -- Et à toi, aussi, mon amie!
Dianne -- Very muscular and handsome, indeed!
Cildemer -- I think that these guys are enjoying the ride in the parade but may be thinking about the party later...
beau gosse -- I admit that I did not know until yesterday that it was the 200th anniversary. There will surely be celebrations!
Jack -- If you like vehicles, you would have been in awe at what came down the avenue!
Alexa -- Oh, I bet that you could still do that!
Randy -- I do also... Merci
Shane -- Yes, I have met internet/blogger friends in Paris, but what fun to have a really big party!