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AUP graduation ceremony at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.

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Bastille Day with AUP DC

Lafayette Square, 806 15th St NW | 20005 Washington, D.C.
Saturday, July 16, 2022 - 18:30 to 21:00

Alumni and former students are invited to join the AUP DC Alumni Chapter to celebrate France'sĚýfĂŞte nationale.Ěý

Part 1 | Bastille Day Walking Tour at 6:30Ěýpm

We will meet at Lafayette Square's SE corner () and take an approximately 1.5-hour, one-mileĚýtour of Lafayette Square and the surrounding neighborhood, discussing the many connections between the District and our French allies. This private tour, led byĚýĚýhighlights French connections from the Revolutionary War hero General Marquis de Lafayette to the original planner of our Nation's Capital Pierre L'Enfant. Space is limited so please sign up ASAP!

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Part 2 | Bastille Day Celebration atĚýĚýat 8:00 pm

Our tour will conclude at the Opaline Bistro atĚýĚýwhere we'll continue the celebration with a casual drink.ĚýIf you prefer to skip the tour, please meet us at the Opaline BistroĚýat 8:00Ěýpm.Ěý Invite an AUP friend to join you!

For parking, there are two garages nearby: PMI Garage:ĚýĚýĚýor SP+ Parking:Ěý

The closest metro stations areĚýĚýon the orange, blue, and silver lines, andĚýĚýon the red, blue, orange, or silver lines.