In what is unlikely to be a surprise to anyone, Liverpool has done an incredible job of hosting this year's Eurovision Song Contest.
Thousands of people descended on Merseyside to party, and the atmosphere was electric. As well as the fans inside the M&S Bank Arena itself, there was a huge open air party on the Pier Head, as well as major events across the city.
Festivities have been underway for weeks, with a EuroVillage set up at the city's famous Pier Head, and a whole schedule of events and activities in the build-up to tonight.
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Twenty-six nations will battle it out in the grand final, with one country being crowned the winner of Eurovision 2023.
Eurovision 2023 grand final night in photos as Liverpool goes wild
Liverpool has welcomed thousands of visitors, with plenty of Scousers joining the crowds too to soak up the fun. Check out our photos of our incredible city blowing the figurative roof off during the Eurovision grand final gallery above.
What a night.
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