Bastille Day 2025
Saturday, July 12
Old Town is celebrating Bastille Day 2025! Join us for:
Sat July 12 - full day of events
Thurs July 10-Mon July 14 - French-themed offerings by local businesses
Pick up our Bastille Day "passport" at Slant of Light Books, House of Glunz / Glunz Tavern, or Old Town Triangle Association starting on Thursday, July 10. Stop by the events and participating businesses to get your passport "stamped". Turn in your passport the week of July 15 at Slant of Light Books, House of Glunz/Glunz Tavern, or Old Town Triangle Association and those with the most stamps will win a fun prize!
Schedule of Activities
Saturday, July 12
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11am Family Activities, Mime, and Accordion at Burton Place Plaza, 1447 N Wells
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12 Noon Complimentary Croissants & Coffee by The Fresh Market at The Scout, 1419 N Wells
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2pm - 4pm French-inspired crafts, art, and music at the Near North Library at 310 W Division
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4pm - 6pm Cabaret by Working in Concert & Cocktails by The House of Glunz at Old Town Triangle Center, 1762 N North Park
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7:30pm Screening of the film "Hugo" at Ella Jenkins Park
Details and Participating Businesses
1401 N Wells Street
Tues, July 8 - Mon, July 14
1559 N Wells Street
Thurs, July 10 & Fri, July 11
French Wine Tastings
1547 N Wells Street
Macarons in the Bleu, Blanc, & Rouge colors of the French flag (blue, white, and red - vanilla, strawberry, and cassis)
1206 N Wells Street
Fri, July 11 & Sat, July 12
French wine tastings
1543 N Wells Street
Sun, July 13, 9:30 - 10:30 am
Discussion with Everyday Parisian Blogger Rebecca Plotnick.
Enjoy her French prints around the store July 10-14!
1531 N Wells Street
WAKAZE CLASSIC sake from France
Glass - $15
Bottle - $65
The Frame Hamlet
1509 N Wells Street
Sat, July 12 - Mon, July 14
Get 10% off if you buy a French poster and 15% off if you buy a poster and frame it with The Frame Hamlet
1447 N Wells Street
$8 glasses of wine, Bordeaux or Viognier
1437 N Wells Street
Thurs, July 10 - Mon, July 14
Wines of France
- Usseglio Lirac Grenache $36.99
- Chateau Marjosse Bordeaux Blend $24.99
- Fumees Blanche Sauvignon
Blanc $15.99
- Phillipe Raimbault Sancere $39.99
1525 N Wells Street
Thurs, July 10 - Mon, July 14
French 75 & Savory Crepe for $20
1339 N Wells Street
Thurs, July 10 - Mon, July 14
French Martini $12
1510 N Wells Street
Thurs, July 10 - Sun, July 13
Mini French 75's
1532 N Wells Street
Eiffel Tower chocolates and French inspired truffles.
1615 N Wells Street
Thurs, July 10 - Mon, July 14
Lillet Spritz $10
1758 N Sedgwick Street
Thurs, July 10 - Mon, July 14
Chicken Fricassee $23.00 - Chicken, mashed potatoes in a Fricassee Sauce (Flavorful, Creamy sauce with herbs and aromatics)
1155 N Wells Street
Thurs, July 10 - Mon, July 14
Crème Brûlée French toast with fresh berries and a lavender whipped cream
1529 N Wells Street
Sun, July 13- Mon, July 14
King Louis Cheeseburger, Pomme Frites & Glass of Cab Franc​
1534 N Wells Street
Thurs, July 10 - Mon, July 14
" Un Chein-Chaud" with a special sauce grilled onions on a brioche bun, with french fries and a medium drink $9.75
1549 N Wells Street
Thurs, July 10- Mon, July 14
20% off in celebration of Bastille Day when you present your Bastille Day 'passporte'
1657 N Wells Street
Thurs, July 10- Mon, July 14
Complimentary B-12 injections and luxurious hand cream to each guest, inviting you to indulge in wellness and French elegance
1448 N Wells Street
Thurs, July 10- Mon, July 14
Hugo Spritz, French dip with French fries