The organisers of Sefton Pride have confirmed the event will return later this year.
The celebrations, which are now in their second year, will happen in the middle of Pride Month on Saturday, June 15. The day will see Southport turn into a sea of rainbows as the town celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and its allies.
With just 10 weeks to go, founder Jennifer Corcoran told the ECHO what people can expect at this year's event.
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She said: “It’s going to be another community-driven event where we meet, march and then celebrate together. We will be working with sponsors that genuinely support the LGBTQIA+ community to ensure we are sustainable, able to support our artists and bring you more events throughout the year.
“The atmosphere last year was incredible and I was so touched that so many shared their views and experiences with me. I am looking forward to meeting all the amazing people who come out for the event this time."
The event will build on from the success of last year's which was the first of its kind for Southport.
The idea came about after Southport resident, Jennifer attended Joe Lycett’s More, More, More! Show at the M&S Bank Arena. Part of the set was dedicated to how the comedian and LGBTQ+ activist had curated a Pride event in his home town.
The TV presenter was selling pin badges that read: "Sometimes if you want something to exist, you have to make it yourself.” Jennifer came away from the gig determined to bring an event to her home town.
A year later the 43-year-old, who is queer herself, founded Sefton Pride CIC with Victoria Park events general manager Alan Adams and Marshside Primary
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