Strasbourg was bustling on 31 October with a festival, public gatherings, and security measures. The city hosted the Au Festival Premières, presenting European future scenarios. A large crowd gathered to defend their right to protest, while authorities put into place security measures to avoid violence. Football matches occurred, with predictions for Strasbourg versus Auxerre and Paris FC versus Monaco. Martial Godo and Gio Reyna were scheduled to play for Strasbourg against Auxerre.