In just a few hours, we expect to see a massive crowd of Croatia fans take over Downtown Dallas for a parade and celebration in support of their national team.

They're here, of course, to see the match-up between Croatia" and England tomorrow. Croatia fans explore North Texas landmarks Local perspective: In the meantime, Croatians who spoke with FOX 4 are getting a taste of Texas, as we caught up with a group at the famed Fort Worth Stockyards, taking pictures and sampling some local favorites for the first time. "So far so good.

We love the food and the welcoming of the American people," said one fan supporting Croatia. "So this is my first after trying a Corona, but this one is pretty much okay." The fan compared beer here to beer in his country and described it as lighter and easier to drink more of. Dig deeper: Over in Downtown Dallas, it wasn't hard to spot team Croatia fans as they were decked out in their red and white checkered shirts. This Matreic family is from a small town outside of Croatia's capital, and it is their first time in Dallas. "It's really strange.