‘A kind of massive rave’: Paris braces for 2m revellers as Fête de la Musique returns amid heatwave warnings (opens original article in a new tab)

Paris is preparing for a massive street party with over 2 million attendees for Fête de la Musique, implementing safety measures and infrastructure to manage crowds and heatwave conditions.

• Paris expects over 2 million people for Fête de la Musique amid heatwave warnings.
• Authorities implemented zero-tolerance policies for sexual violence and created safe spaces for women and disabled people.
• City prepared for large crowds with additional waste bins, toilets, and water fountains due to past litter and heat issues.