Imagine this: half a million people are set to flood Zagreb’s Hippodrome for Marko Perković Thompson’s concert, and social media is ablaze with prayers for Croats at the Hippodrome! Yes, you read that right – a prayer has gone viral, with people gathering in huge numbers, singing and praying for blessings. But it’s not all peaceful. Just before the concert started, a few men lit flares and started three small fires on the Sava embankment, prompting police and firefighters to intervene. About a hundred meters of the embankment burned, and chaos peaked as firefighters battled the flames.
To make things even crazier, due to the massive crowd and security concerns, strict bans on pedestrian movement and road closures were imposed in three Zagreb neighborhoods around the Hippodrome. Streets are blocked, and people are wondering how this will all hold up.
Meanwhile, Dino Jelusić, a well-known Croatian singer, couldn’t believe how loud Thompson’s soundcheck was – even from his apartment 8 kilometers away! He described every instrument as crystal clear, showing just how massive this event is.
All this is happening amid intense heat and changing weather, but fans are undeterred. Meteorologists have forecasted pleasant weather on concert day, with temperatures up to 31 degrees Celsius, a relief for the half a million people expected at the Hippodrome.
As the biggest concert in independent Croatia’s history prepares to unfold, with around half a million tickets sold, the atmosphere is electric, and social media is buzzing with comments, prayers, and excitement. Will everything go smoothly? Can the police control the crowd? And what about those unfortunate fires?
This event isn’t just a concert – it’s a phenomenon, a mix of faith, music, passion, and chaos. Got a hot take or a joke about prayers and fires? Drop a comment and keep the conversation rolling!
