Update, 12 July 2026: there will be no firework displays in the Vosges for the 13–14 July celebrations. A prefectural order dated 9 July temporarily bans pyrotechnics and festive fires across the department from 10 July at 8 am to 1 August at 8 am because of the wildfire risk.
This supersedes previously published programmes. Some event listings may still display the schedule planned before the order, so check their alert banner or contact the organiser before travelling.
La Bresse: 13 July fireworks cancelled
La Bresse had announced an evening on Monday 13 July 2026 at Place du Champtel, with live music, dancing and fireworks at around 11 pm. The pyrotechnic display cannot take place while the department-wide ban is in force.
The official La Bresse event listing may still show the original programme. To confirm whether the dance, food stalls or other non-pyrotechnic activities remain, call the town on +33 3 29 25 40 21 or check the listing again on the day.
Gérardmer: lakeside display officially cancelled
The Gérardmer tourist office explicitly confirms the cancellation. Its current official agenda states that the torchlight procession, the 13 July Saint-Jean bonfire and the 14 July fireworks have all been cancelled following the 9 July drought order.
Do not travel to the lakeside expecting a display. The same agenda lists markets, concerts, guided visits and other fire-free events that may still go ahead.
Ventron, Cornimont, Vagney and other towns
The restriction applies to the entire Vosges department. Displays previously advertised in Ventron, Cornimont, Vagney, Remiremont and other towns are therefore cancelled or postponed during the ban.
An official municipal notice reproduces the timing and scope of the 9 July prefectural order: transport and use of pyrotechnics, firework displays and festive fires are prohibited until 1 August at 8 am. The town of Châtel-sur-Moselle also confirms that the restriction ranges from private firecrackers to professional displays.
What can you do instead?
- Check the same-day agenda: not every event without pyrotechnics is cancelled.
- Do not bring firecrackers, rockets or flame lanterns; they are covered by the restriction.
- Choose a confirmed concert, town-centre walk or restaurant rather than travelling to a traditional launch site.
- If you see a fire start, call 112 or 18 immediately.
For the rest of your stay, see what to do in La Bresse in July, the summer events guide and the 2026 Lac des Corbeaux access rules.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the La Bresse firework display on 13 July 2026 still going ahead?
No. A prefectural order dated 9 July bans firework displays and festive fires throughout the Vosges department from 8 am on 10 July until 8 am on 1 August. The display originally scheduled in La Bresse therefore cannot take place. Check with the town for any non-pyrotechnic entertainment.
Are the Gérardmer fireworks on 14 July 2026 cancelled?
Yes. The Gérardmer tourist office confirms that the 14 July fireworks, the torchlight procession and the 13 July Saint-Jean bonfire have been cancelled because of the drought order.
How long does the Vosges firework ban last?
The announced ban runs from Friday 10 July 2026 at 8 am to Saturday 1 August 2026 at 8 am. It covers the transport and use of pyrotechnics, professional displays and festive fires.
Can visitors set off private fireworks in the Vosges?
No, not during the temporary ban. Do not bring firecrackers or rockets to your accommodation or an outdoor viewing spot.