Bastille Day Parade Integrates Olympic Torch Relay Amid Political Turmoil

France's national holiday features a unique blend of military tradition and Olympic celebration as the country faces a hung parliament and security concerns.

The parade route was altered due to Olympic venue construction, with fewer military units participating.
The event commemorated the 80th anniversary of the liberation of France from Nazi occupation.
President Macron used the occasion to divert attention from the political deadlock following recent snap elections.
The Olympic flame was prominently featured, symbolizing the upcoming Paris Games.
Increased security measures were in place, with 130,000 police deployed nationwide.

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