Frankfurt prepares for the European Football Championship by staging a dazzling light show.

Kick-off gathering - Frankfurt prepares for the European Football Championship by staging a dazzling light show.

In Frankfurt, laser lights and a dazzling display of color illuminated the city skyline, signaling the excitement for the European Football Championship. On a Wednesday night, the eastern stretch of the Föhringer Bridge was covered in the colors of all 24 participating nations during a spectacular light show over the Main River. The show was accompanied by original soccer sounds and musical interludes. The iconic "You'll Never Walk Alone" anthem of football was played in various renditions, with the vocals provided live by Frankfurt singer Julie Kuhl. Thousands gathered along the Main, captivated by this amazing spectacle ahead of the official start of the tournament on Friday (Germany vs. Scotland).

Starting Friday afternoon (13:00), the Frankfurt Main riverbank will host a Fan Zone that spans over 1.4 kilometers, offering ten large screens and a floating 'Big Screen' to watch all 51 games of the EM. On days without matches, the Fan Zone will provide entertainment through concerts, comedy shows, and even a floating soccer field. Admission is free. Recently, the organizers clarified that consuming cannabis in the Fan Zone is forbidden.

Here are the upcoming soccer matches in Frankfurt:

1. June, 6:00 PM: Belgium vs. Slovakia
2. June, 6:00 PM: Denmark vs. England
3. June, 9:00 PM: Switzerland vs. Germany
4. June, 6:00 PM: Slovakia vs. Romania
5. July, 9:00 PM: Round of 16

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The Kick-off event for the European Football Championship saw Frankfurt am Main illuminated with a stunning light show, featuring laser lights and colors representing all 24 participating nations. The light show on the Main River was accompanied by original soccer sounds and musical interludes, including the iconic "You'll Never Walk Alone" anthem. December 13th marks the start of the Fan Zone along the Frankfurt Main riverbank, spanning over 1.4 kilometers and offering ten large screens and a floating 'Big Screen' to watch all 51 games of the EM.

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