the July 14 program turned upside down due to the heat wave
Decidedly, the weather adversely affected many events in the Pink City. After the storms, it’s now the heat wave that is shaking up the schedule for the July 14 in Toulouse. While the department is on orange heat wave alert, the town hall and the Departmental Council of Haute-Garonne had to make arrangements.
the concert of July 14th in Toulouse was thus adapted. Giant misters will be installed on the Prairie des Filtres, as well as water walls on the Henri-Martin promenade and the Cours Dillon. In order to refresh the public, the municipality has provided water lances. Usually prohibited for security reasons, gourds and water bottles will be exceptionally authorized. Water points will also be available to spectators.
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The start time of the concert has also been changed. Initially scheduled at 6:30 p.m., it will finally start at 7 p.m. so that the public can be in the shade as much as possible. The Filter meadow will be accessible from 5 p.m. All the means deployed for the July 14 festivities will be kept for the July 16 concert organized as part of the Toulouse Festival.
For its part, the Departmental Council also announced some measures regarding its event “La République en fête”. The popular ball of the group Bombs 2 Ball is canceled. Georges Méric’s speech was brought forward to 12:45 p.m. so that the demonstration would be over around 2:30 p.m. Hats and fans will be provided to the public who will be able to use water fountains. Children could enjoy organized entertainment in an air-conditioned space.
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The meal is maintained but the layout of the tables has been reviewed in order to offer a large part of the seats in the air-conditioned interior spaces; the other part of the places will be installed in the outdoor spaces most protected from the sun”, also indicates the Departmental Council.
Remember that if you go out during the heat wave, it is recommended to wear a hat or cap and to hydrate regularly.