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Bastille Day parties include champagne, dancing, special menus, wine tasting and racing French maids.

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A Fore-Star Bar

Mini-golf, margaritas and skee-ball under one H Street roof.

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US Royalty rocks a house party at a mansion. Plus: R&B star Ryan Leslie and breakdancers visit D.C.

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W Moves Downtown

The W Hotel's roof promises stunning views and cocktails.

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When Les Halles closed suddenly last year, it meant the end of the traditional Bastille Day waiters' races -- or so we thought.

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Every July 14, France marks the beginning of the French Revolution with a day of parades and fireworks. Here are some of our favorite ways for Washingtonians to get into the spirit this week.

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