The Denmark fans charmed Sheffielders wherever they went 25 years ago this month and intrigued us with their strange fascination for the Orchard Square clock.
Portugal, Turkey and Croatia supporters also visited the city for their teams’ matches.
The city threw itself into the event, making the visitors feel welcome and hosting cultural events. It was one great party and the city seemed really empty when the visiting fans headed home again.
Here are just a few pictures of Sheffield’s Euro 96 experience. What do you remember? Tell us and share your pictures on our Facebook page, Retro and memories – Sheffield Star.
5. Top team
Sheffield and Rotherham Special Olympics group taking part in the Euro 96 parade Photo: Roger Nadal
6. Big match
Excited pupils at Herries School who got free tickets for a Euro 96 game at Hillsborough Photo: Stuart Hastings
7. Spot the ball fan
One of the Danish football fans on stage with the singer in the Danish rock band that was entertaining the fans in Orchard Square, Sheffield Photo: Mike Waistell
8. Happy campers
Silvia Farto and Jose Santos of Portugal with Thomas Diechmann and Henrik Laurtzen from Denmark camping on the Sheffield Tigers Rugby Union pitch at Dore, Sheffield for Euro 96 Photo: Chris Lawton