This week the Eurovision celebrations have kicked off in Liverpool, and there has already been some truly magical moments.
Thousands of fans have visited the city already, with more Eurovision lovers set to arrive throughout the week. The city will play host to the 67th Eurovision Song Contest 2023, with many European competitors battling against each other for the winning song.
Last night, Liverpool hosted its first Eurovision show with a live audience at the M&S Bank Arena. With nine shows across Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday - this week is set to be huge, and we've rounded up the best moments so far.
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The Blue and Yellow Submarine Parade
Thousands of men, women and children gathered in Williamson Square on Friday, May 5 to watch the huge Blue and Yellow Submarine Parade take place. The parade marked the beginning of Eurovision 2023 with hundreds of dancers dressed in vibrant bright costumes.
The parade saw huge floats making their way through the city, and one was a giant blue and yellow submarine blasting music with speakers inside. A giant red octopus also made its way around the city as children danced alongside the parade. People arrived wearing "under the sea" fancy dress to follow the parade.
'This is Ukraine' at Eurovision Village
Yesterday the doors opened at midday for the Eurovision village 'This is Ukraine' event. Although the weather was very rainy, that didn't stop visitors from dancing and enjoying the music.
One couple Tetoama and Mykola from Kyiv, Ukraine, currently living in Chorley, Lancashire, visited the event for the day and told the ECHO they were "so excited for the atmosphere."
The afternoon was filled with the best of new music from BBC Introducing, including Liverpool born rapper Kof and pop-singer Zuzu.
Eurovision 2023 Welcome Party
The Eurovision 2023 Welcome Party on Sunday, May 7, was definitely one to remember. It featured a star-studded lineup including Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Atomic Kitten and Zara Larson.
The 90-minute outdoor performance was presented by AJ Odudu and comedian Joel Dommett. St George's Hall was transformed for music fans from all over the globe, with dancers, aeriel performers and more.
Eurovision royalty Conchita Wurst and Jamala also took to the stage, with a huge audience of more than 30,000 people. You can look back on the huge event here.
Frankie Goes To Hollywood Reunites
The original line-up for Frankie Goes to Hollywood reunited for their first performance in 36 years at the Eurovision 2023 Welcome Party. Holly Johnson, Paul Rutherford, Mark O'Toole, Brian Nash and Peter Gill reunited to thousands of elated fans for a quick performance on Sunday.
Appearing on Stage, they performed "Welcome To The Pleasuredome", which was very popular among fans. Ahead of the performance, Nash told the BBC that they were looking forward to feeling "a bit of Scouse love" - and that they did!
The Soloveiko Songbirds
Fans can visit the beautiful Soloveiko Songbirds which are dotted around the city. The Soloveiko Songbird (nightingale in English) is the national bird of Ukraine and is said to be a 'symbol of song and happiness.'
There are 12 different Soloveiko's from Ukranian regions that have travelled to Liverpool, bringing their songs and stories to EuroFestival. Fans are invited to listen as they share their stories and songs of their homeland.
The poignant and beautiful displays are a must-see this week. You can find out more here.
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