Milwaukee marks 35th anniversary of city’s favorite French festival, Bastille Days

Among the annual highlights is the BMO Harris Bank Storm the Bastille Run/Walk. Back to the full release.

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Runners were greeted to the flag of France upon finishing the Storm the Bastille race. Photo taken by Jeramey Jannene on July 10th, 2014. All Rights Reserved.

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