July 14 (UPI) -- France on Monday celebrated Bastille Day with the nation's biggest holiday in the air and on the ground. The parade in Paris included 7,000 people on horseback and tanks, axe-carrying French Legion troops, 102 warplanes and helicopters.

France reiterated their support for the Philippines’ claim over the West Philippine Sea during the celebration of Bastille Day and launch of the Blue Nations Initiative.