Thousands of military and public security personnel paraded by foot, on vehicles and aboard jets over Paris' Champs Elysees avenue on Wednesday (July 14) as France celebrated its national day.

Military personnel march on Paris' Champs Elysees for Bastille Day parade

French President Emmanuel Macron is leading Bastille Day commemorations in Paris as the country marks its national day on Wednesday, July 14. This year marks a return to a more traditional military parade, but COVID-19 restrictions remain in place.

France's Bastille Day celebration takes place despite COVID-19 threat

France marked its Bastille Day on July 14 amid the coronavirus pandemic. The invited foreign dignitaries were replaced by guests who helped fight the virus. Watch report.

France Marks its national day: President Macron presides over Bastille day parade