Traditionally, Paris events include a military parade along the iconic Champs-Elysées in the morning, complete with aircraft aerobatics and a speech from president François Hollande; and an impressive evening fireworks display with the Eiffel Tower as a backdrop.
With a dozen buff dancers and retina-scorching staging, even the minor tracks are punched up into stand-alone blockbusters, though Swift herself remains the most impressive indoor firework.
Because, who in their right mind would rather watch Josh Homme's desert rock over a career-defining headline performance from one of this generation's most impressive stars, featuring fireworks, hydraulic platforms, Tricky, choreography, more fireworks and an Alanis Morissette cover?
Lowe's outing, though, may have been more impressive than the offensive fireworks.
The fireworks were most impressive.
Most impressive of all was the aforementioned "fireworks" display.
The day was topped off by an impressive gala dinner complete with palm wine, fireworks and lots of excellent dancing (barring a few notable exceptions).
Fireworks from the air are so impressive because they're bursting right there next to you.
