by Veronika Bondarenko - On Friday, France celebrated Bastille Day with fireworks, a parade, and Donald Trump. As part of their 24-hour trip to visit French president Emmanuel Macron in Paris, Donald and Melania Trump attended the city's annual military parade — an ornamental affair complete with music, military displays, and air shows. Here are some of the most interesting photos from this year's Bastille Day celebration

French President Emmanuel Macron, second right, his wife Brigitte Macron, right, U.S President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, left, applaud during the Bastille Day military parade on the Champs Elysees avenue in Paris Friday, July 14, 2017.

An unidentified spectator wearing a tattoo depicting fireworks at the Eiffel tower that close Bastille Day, watches the military parade on the Champs Elysees in Paris, France, Friday, July 14, 2017.Matthieu Alexandre (Associated Press) Source: The Independent

As this year marks 100 years that the US entered World War I, Macron pulled out all the stops with a high-tech display of military might.

U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are seen on a large screen as they stand during the American National Anthem during Bastille Day parade on the Champs Elysees avenue in Paris, Friday, July 14, 2017.Carolyn Kaster (Associated Press) Source: CNN

The guests were also treated to air shows with French fighter jets and other military displays.

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel during the traditional Bastille Day military parade in Paris, France, July 14, 2017.Philippe Wojazer (Reuters) Source: CNN

Along with a parade from all branches of the French army, some American soldiers also joined the march.

French President Emmanuel Macron, left, and Chief of the Defense Staff Gen. Pierre de Villiers, right, drive down the Champs Elysees avenue during Bastille Day parade in Paris, Friday, July 14, 2017.Markus Schreiber (Associated Press) Source: CNN

Trump and Macron watched the proceedings from Place de la Concorde. In total, 241 horses, 63 airplanes and 29 helicopters participated.

French President Emmanuel Macron and U.S President Donald Trump, center, and First Lady Melania Trump, left, applaud during the Bastille Day military parade on the Champs Elysees avenue in Paris Friday, July 14, 2017.Christophe Archambault Source: CNN