Strasbourg experienced a lively day on 31 October with a celebration, public gatherings, and protective steps. The city organized the Au Festival Premières, displaying European future scenarios. Numerous people demonstrated to defend their right to protest, while authorities put into place safety precautions to avoid violence. Football matches also took place, with predictions for Strasbourg versus Auxerre and Paris FC versus Monaco. Martial Godo and Gio Reyna were scheduled to play for Strasbourg against Auxerre.