Paris welcomes the first NFL game with a party a day after the protests.

Paris welcomes the first NFL game with a party a day after the protests.

The Stade de France near Paris made history on Sunday when it hosted the first NFL regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New Orleans Saints in a festive atmosphere a day after police exercises with protesters across France. While security issues dominated the headlines ahead of the game, the mood in the stadium was upbeat with half-time shows including a rap performance.