Bastille Day, also known as France National Day, is a celebration of all things French, so national pride shines throughout the country on this day. Bastille Day is celebrated much like Independence Day in other countries with huge public firework displays (the most famous of which takes place at the Eiffel Tower), parades, and performances celebrating freedom, democracy, and most importantly, French culture.
Countries around the world observe a National Day to celebration the nationhood of the country. It is most often a federal public holiday that brings out the pride in the nation.