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     In 1789, the French were Mad as Hell and they weren’t going to take it anymore. Tired of the Absolute and Arbitary power wielded by Louis the 16th’s Ancien Regime, the people decided it was time to storm the Barricades.  
     To celebrate the day the walls of the Bastille came tumbling down  and the words: Liberte!  Egalite! and Fraternite!  inserted themselves into the lexicon, the French traditionally celebrate Bastille Day on July 14th.   In Paris  — the Fete de La Bastille is filled  with Fireworks!  Feasts! and Dancing in the Streets! 
     Of course, New York will be doing its part.  On Sunday, July 12, between noon until 6 p.m., that stretch of land known as 60th Street, between Fifth Avenue and Lexington, will become Parisian — at least for the day. Expect French food, French  Wine  and that very specific Joie de Vivre found only around Paris.
      Brooklyn is also getting into the Gallic Spirit. Their celebration of all things French will take place on Smith Street on Sunday as well, from 12-10.
     So, Mes Amis…check it out. At least then, you can say, like the great French singer Edith Piaf, “Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien!”