The annual Bastille Day celebrations in Paris featured a less militaristic parade, incorporating athletes and Olympic volunteers alongside soldiers, medics, and police officers. Due to Olympic preparations, the parade was relocated to Avenue Foch. Spectator numbers were limited to 6,200, requiring advance registration due to space and security concerns. The traditional air show continued, with jets displaying French flag colors. The event also marked the 80th anniversary of France’s liberation from the Nazis.