London Eurovision fans party in the park for final

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Three UK fans with painted faces, wearing a sparkly jacket and Union jack blazer.Image source, Stefan Jakubowski/Enable
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Some fans went all out, injecting sparkly style into the crowds

Music fans turned out in droves to get into the patriotic spirit at the official Eurovision London fan zone.

Crowds put on face paint and partied at the event on Saturday in Battersea Park, south-west London, while millions watched the finale around the world.

More than 100 free tickets were given away to Ukrainians living in the borough, giving them a chance to support last year's winners.

Locations in the capital were also lit up in yellow and blue for the night.

Two women sitting in camp chairs and using Union Jacks as blanketsImage source, Stefan Jakubowski/Enable
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Some fans prepared well for the weather, using flags as blankets for the perfect viewing party set-up

Two Germany fans show off their flags while seated in the park.Image source, Stefan Jakubowski/Enable
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Others pulled out the picnic blankets to secure the best viewing spot, spreading out their flags

As part of the event, which was sponsored by the Mayor of London and Greater London Authority, people could enjoy food and drink from nearby stalls and even have their faces painted with their country's colours.

A woman holding an inflatable microphone and wearing fancy dress sings to the camera at Battersea Park.Image source, Stefan Jakubowski/Enable
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The crowds got on their feet to dance and sing along to songs as the night progressed

Three people holding a Finland flag wearing pink and green,Image source, Stefan Jakubowski/Enable
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People showed up to cheer on contestants by matching their clothes with the costume colours, including these three Finland fans

Two friends dressed in red and blue with painted faces hold up the Union Jack behind them.Image source, Stefan Jakubowski/Enable
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Excited UK supporters geared up to watch Mae Muller's performance at the end of the grand final

Among the landmarks lit up for the final were Nelson's Column, City Hall, and the London Eye - which featured both the UK and Ukraine's national colours.

The London Eye, half lit up in red, white and blue and half in yellow and blue, next to a yellow and blue City Hall.Image source, Last Minute
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Sadiq Khan said he was "proud" of the display, which "sends a message of support and solidarity to the people of Ukraine"

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