With bated breath and suspense, France waited for the outcome of the World Cup Final, which started at 5 PM yesterday. Cafes, pubs, and restaurants all around Paris were filled to the rafters with tense fans hoping, praying, and cheering. At about 7:30 PM, it was over- France beat Croatia with a score of 4-2.
I live on the rue de Rivoli, the busiest and most traveled street on the right bank. People took to the streets right after the match, happily and deliriously cheering and shouting slogans of victory. I also took to the streets, documenting their infectious joy with my camera.
Fans were decked out in patriotic garb, wrapping themselves in French flags, wearing red, white and blue Afro style wigs and funny hats, along with faces tattooed in French national colors. Children were also part of the celebration, dressed like miniature versions of their parents.
I walked up to Place de la Bastille, which was in total but friendly chaos, with people climbing up the July column to cheer. Motorcycles whizzed by supping up their engines and cars feverishly honked their horns, with passengers hanging out the windows waving flags.
And the celebration is just beginning. Today the winning team arrives back in Paris and at 5 PM there will be a parade on the Champs Elysees to honor them. Can we stand that much more joy? I say YES!
I was interviewed by Katrine Knudsen on World Radio Paris about my move to Paris. Click here to listen.
Do you love cheese? I go for a cheese tasting at Beau et Fort, a restaurant and cheese shop in the 9th arr. on A Bite of Paris
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