Everything you need to know about Pride in Liverpool

Video Report by Granada Reports journalist Tim Scott

Ten thousand people have marched through Liverpool as Pride made its grand return this weekend after a three-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The weekend long event started on Saturday, 30 July and is based around the waterfront, close to the city's Pride Quarter.

The chosen theme for this year's event is 'Come Together' to not only represent the LGBT+ community, but also marking the return of in-person events.

'March with Pride'

Ahead of the main festival a march took place through the streets of Liverpool.

More than ten thousand people took part in the march which went down Lime Street, turn onto St John’s Lane and proceed through Queen Square, along Whitechapel and Lord Street.

What time does the festival start?

The event starts at 12:00pm and the busiest period is between 12:45pm and 2:00pm when the march arrives from St Georges Hall.

Activities and entertainment will run through the afternoon and into the evening when the festival site closed at 8:00pm.

Who will be performing at the festival?

Headlining the event is Irish pop star Samantha Mumba, known for her hit singles 'Gotta Tell You' and 'Baby Come on Over'.

The main stage will see performances from many local artists from across the city region including Linda Gold's FunnyBoyz, Filla Crack, House of La Porta, Young Homotopia and Many Hands, One Heart.

There will also be representation from some of local LGBT+ venues, bringing OMG, The Lisbon and Superstar Boudoir’s best-loved performers and hosts to the Pride in Liverpool stage.

What else is there to do?

Pride in Liverpool will also welcome the Film with Pride Cinema Lorry, sponsored by UNISON North West LGBT+ Group, which will be showing The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Hedwig and The Angry Inch and Cabaret.

Tickets will cost £3 and can be purchased on the day or in advance online. As all films are rated 15, proof of age will be required.

How do I get there?

There are planned rail strikes and other industrial action on Saturday, July 30, which may affect travel.

What roads are closed?

A number of road closures will be in place.

No vehicle movement will be possible - except for emergency services. The main road closures will be in place from 11am until roughly 2.30 pm.

A road closure will be in place only at the junction of Water Street and Canada Boulevard from around 8:00am until 9:00pm to allow safe access and egress to the event site for pedestrians during the event.

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