Bastille Day events in the Southland

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Now that July 4 is over, another red, white and blue celebration is on the way: Bastille Day. Here are some French-inspired events that will be taking place in the L.A. area for the July 14 holiday.

Comme Ca in West Hollywood will kick off its Bastille Day celebration with a block party Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. that will feature small plates and cocktails. The restaurant will also offer a special three-course, $40 prix fixe dinner menu (entree choices are roasted monkfish and bacon-wrapped saddle of rabbit) and special wines throughout the week.

Monticello Old Lodge in Elysian Park will host a Bastille Day L.A. Festival on Sunday. The event will feature a Parisian waiters race, live entertainment and French food and wine. There will also be a raffle for a trip to Paris. Festival hours are noon to 10 p.m. Entrance fee is $5; children under 13 get in free.

Bistro 45 in Pasadena is throwing a Bastille Day bash Sunday. The restaurant says that “reveling roustabouts” will enjoy a three-course meal and wine for $50. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m.

-- Andrea Chang