French Flag Flies in Santa Cruz for its National Day

The Santa Cruz de Tenerife City Hall commemorates July 14th, France's National Day, by raising the French flag alongside the Spanish one.

Facade of the Santa Cruz de Tenerife City Hall with balcony and iron railings, under the afternoon sunlight.
IA

Facade of the Santa Cruz de Tenerife City Hall with balcony and iron railings, under the afternoon sunlight.

A French flag flies alongside the Spanish one in front of the Santa Cruz de Tenerife City Hall this Tuesday, July 14th, to mark France's National Day.

The presence of the Gallic ensign has sparked curiosity among passersby, who initially linked it to the upcoming World Cup semifinal between Spain and France.
However, the capital's City Council has explained that the flag is usually raised to commemorate this date, as a sign of the city's historical and cultural ties with the French people.
The July 14th celebration in France commemorates the storming of the Bastille in 1789 and the Federation Festival held a year later.