Fabulous outfits are aplenty at Liverpool Pride today as more than 20,000 people flock through the city centre in one of the biggest Pride events in Europe.
The parade kicked off at 10.30 this morning outside St George’s Hall, with attendees dancing through the streets to the Pride Quarter for the main celebration and finishing on the waterfront.
Events taking place throughout the day included March with Pride organised by the LCR Pride Foundation and performances from the likes of the Cheeky Girls, Eurovision winner Katrina, Kelly Llorenna and local artists.
Local venues have extended their closing times to accommodate for the event and allow the Pride-goers to carry on partying into the night.
Pictures from the event show people adorned in glitter, rainbow Pride flags, extravagant makeup and eye-catching – often sequined – outfits, carrying picket signs.
Fabulous outfits are aplenty at Liverpool Pride today as more than 20,000 people flock through the city centre in one of the biggest Pride events in Europe
A performer poses during the annual Pride march in Liverpool today wearing a fabulous rainbow ensemble
Pride-goers pose together for a group picture during the celebrations
The parade kicked off at 10.30 this morning outside St George’s Hall, with attendees dancing through the streets to the Pride Quarter for the main celebration and finishing on the waterfront
A person standing on a street bollard waves a pride flag as the parade marches past
Zac Daily, a former refugee who was initially denied asylum in the UK on the grounds that he could not prove his sexuality, takes part in the annual Pride march in Liverpool, Britain
An attendee wearing a rainbow hat and flag looks on as the party gets underway
People use a large Pride flag to shelter from the rain in the first half of the day
People drinking outside the Saddle Inn watch as the annual Pride march passes by
People cheer and show support as the annual Pride march passes by
A pooch gets involved in the Pride celebrations wearing a rainbow flower garland
Some religious protesters were also present with picket signs expressing their disapproval of the LGBTQ+ community and the event.
Liverpool’s Pride celebrations began yesterday with Pride Classical, a 32-piece orchestra performance on the waterfront hosted by iconic drag queen Danny Beard.
Artists such as headliner Jake Shears and West End stars Alison Jiear and Ashford Campbell took to the stage to perform songs much loved by the community.
Liverpool is also hosting a Pride Fringe festival throughout July with plenty of events set up around the city to enjoy.
Local venues have extended their closing times to accommodate for the event and allow the Pride-goers to carry on partying into the night
A person waves a Pride flag as the parade marches over a bridge
Two people lead the way during the parade through the streets
Pictures from the event show people adorned in glitter, rainbow Pride flags, extravagant makeup and eye-catching – often sequined – outfits, carrying picket signs
Picket signs seen at the event calling to ban conversion therapy and for people to support those living with HIV
A person in beautiful makeup and multi-colour hair carries a sign during the event
Members of inclusive Rugby Union club the Liverpool Tritons take part in the march
People wave a giant pride flag during the annual Pride march in Liverpool
During today’s festivities, a couple got engaged and another couple watched the parade from the balcony of the town hall after getting married.
There was some rainfall in the first half of the day but that didn’t stop the fun as they came prepared with umbrellas and ponchos.
Luckily, the weather perked up just after lunchtime and the sun came out from behind the clouds to shine down on the crowd.
