The people of Belgrade are preparing for the largest military parade the capital has ever seen. For many in Belgrade, the scenes in the capital are more reminiscent of war footage than of preparations for a military parade. There is a lack of enthusiasm for the parade among citizens. DW sources agreed, however, that the primary function of this year's parade is a domestic, political one. 'A message to everyone'Serbian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Milan Mojsilovic rejected criticism that the military parade intimidates citizens and threatens neighbors, calling this criticism "manipulation."