Liverpool Pride says 'you deserve transparency' in lengthy statement

The team have said "we are listening, we are learning"10:46, 12 Aug 2026The team behind Liverpool’s annual Pride celebrations has issued a lengthy statement following concerns raised online. The city’s Pride celebrations have faced a turbulent few years, with the event initially cancelled in 2025 before being brought under an umbrella group for this year.‌This year’s festival took place on Saturday, July 25, with two of the city region’s leading LGBTQ+ organisations joining forces to deliver what they described as a “bold, inclusive and community-first” event.‌After extensive community engagement in 2025, Sahir and LCR Pride Foundation announced a formal partnership to organise the event under the banner Liverpool’s Pride. The 2026 edition was titled “Liverpool’s Pride – powered by Sahir &