Paris police to deploy en masse for PSG game

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00:00It's become almost second nature for businesses along Paris' most famous avenue to barricade

00:06their storefronts.

00:08Police patrol the area with nearly 12,000 officers deployed across the capital.

00:13It's the eve of Bastille Day, but first PSG play.

00:18Businesses along the avenue are ordered to close by 7pm, including this kiosk owner.

00:23He remembers the damage done after PSG's Champion League victory.

00:27They jumped, they smashed things, they broke everything.

00:33Back in May, celebrations turned into a standoff between fans and police.

00:39This time, access to the orange zone will be completely off limits to supporters.

00:45No traffic will be allowed from the Arc de Triomphe to the Place de la Concorde.

00:50Even the metro stations will be closed.

00:52This family of fans feels disappointed.

00:56We celebrated the World Cup on the most beautiful avenue in the world.

00:59It would have brought things full circle to celebrate here again.

01:02But officials don't want to take that risk.

01:05Just a few hours after the match, the traditional July 14 military parade will take place.

01:127,000 soldiers and firefighters are rehearsing with growing anticipation.

01:16I've waited years for this.

01:19I've taken part in Bastille Day before, but on the other side of the barriers.

01:24Standing on these cobblestones in uniform, it's truly impressive.

01:28The guest of honour this year, the Indonesian Army.

01:31And authorities are expecting thousands to turn out and watch the parade.

01:35And they are the only real one led.

01:37Because we were able to do this all, they don't like it.

01:39So they are the only ones that are getting ready.

01:40So they are the only ones that are接ized.

01:40So they are a lot of kinds that have done.

01:41Let it be.

01:42So they are a lot of fun.

01:43And the ones that the NIAF launch will be taken in place.

01:45Sorry, what is that?

01:46I will give that a lot of fun.

01:47That's it.

01:48I'll give that a lot of fun.

01:50And the road迎ers.

01:51So they have a lot of fun.

01:53But it seems like a lot of fun with the friends.

01:57So they're all along.

02:01And the only ones that are fun.

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