Join the new Paris Executive Committee for Happy Hour to celebrate the creation of the new chapter, meet other like-minded Americans, and learn more about Democrats Abroad events and initiatives in the Île de France region. 

Every year, Democrats Abroad France remembers the fallen soldiers who fought and died while serving in the US Armed Forces.  DA France will be laying wreaths on the graves of these heroes in ceremonies throughout France.

Our DA Strasbourg chapter will be participating in two of these ceremonies in Eastern France; we invite our members to join us at either one (click on the links for more information).

 EPINAL: Memorial Day observance, Epinal American Cemetery (10:30 am)

 ST AVOLD: Ceremony, Lorraine American Cemetery, St Avold (11:00 am)

Attendance is free of charge and open to the public. Ride-sharing to Epinal and St Avold is available, please contact me at the email address below by 20 May. 

Roundup of the month’s news: more on Trump investigations, impeachment or not, 2020 presidential primary (Joe Biden throws his hat in the ring), and new outbursts of violence.

Jean-Pierre LaRochelle leads the discussion and YOU - the informed audience - have a chance to weigh in too. Always good exchange of views, and good food and drink too if you’re so inclined.

The DAF - Riviera Chapter invites their members and guests to participate in the Memorial Day Ceremony at the Rhone American Cemetery in Draguignan.  You can view the full details on the Rhone American Cemetery web site.

In particular, The DAF - Riviera Chapter proudly sponsors a wreath to be laid on an unknown solider's tomb for this ceremony. This Rhone American Cemetery event is open to the public, however DAF - Riviera does not organize any transportation.

This distinguished ceremony honors those that have served both our country and France as well as celebrate the bond between France and the United States over the years.

Join fellow Democrats on the Riviera for an evening picnic to celebrate our proud American holiday. We will meeting in the garden behind the church where there is shade from the summer sun. Democrats Abroad will provide light beverages but each member and thier guest is expected to bring a dish to share with others. Further details will be sent to those who formally RSVP.

It will be a nice social to catch up during summer!

Join the Normandy Democrats at 11:30 on Sunday, 2 June 2019 to lay a wreath and commemorate D-Day. 

Afterwards we will have a fun lunch together on Omaha Beach. RSVP to canstevens@gmail.com.

June 6, 2019 is the 75th anniversary of the D-Day Landings and the Battle of Normandy, a momentous occasion to celebrate peace, liberty and reconciliation. Democrats Abroad France will be there!

If you are interested in attending the official ceremony on June 6, it is not too early to think about it. Here is the information you need before you RSVP.

• Democrats Abroad France will be renting a bus with 50 places to take us from Paris to Colleville early on the morning of June 6 and returning after the ceremony the same day. The Ceremony begins at 11 AM so we will likely leave Paris around 5-6 AM.
• The cost of the bus will be 30 € a person.
• The bus will be filled first-come-first- serve.
• No one can be admitted to the ceremony without registering a personalized request to the American Battlefields Monument Commission well-beforehand.
• Register with the ABMC personally yourself on the link abmc.gov/dday75registration and we will take care of the rest.
• We suggest bringing a packed lunch or snack for the return bus trip to Paris.

If you are interested in participating in this historic event with Democrats Abroad France, where heads of State from all over the world will be present, please RSVP to the ABMC right away. In addition, please RSVP here with Democrats Abroad France