An afternoon celebration will take place at Court Hey Park this weekend as part of Knowsley Pride.
Taking place in the Courtyard at Court Hey Park from 12pm to 2pm on Saturday (8 August), Rainbow in the Park will bring the community together for two hours of performance, workshops and celebrating the wider community.
The event is free for everyone to attend.
Creative direction comes from Darren Suarez, founder of House of Suarez, with a programme that includes community workshops with breakout performances on the day, a performance from House of Suarez, singer Daisy Gill performing a Taylor Swift set, and music throughout from DJ Dave Brennan, with the event being hosted by Paul Doyle, director of Leap Dance Festival.
Knowsley Pride week, which is supported and facilitated by One Knowsley, commenced last Sunday 2 August with the 18th annual vigil for Michael Causer, the 18-year-old murdered in a homophobic attack in 2008.
Racheal Jones, One Knowsley CEO, said:
“Knowsley Pride has grown into something very special, with this year feeling like another step forward. It’s not about one event, it’s about a whole week of activity that reflects the breadth and strength of this community; from the vigil on Sunday through to Rainbow in the Park on Saturday, every part of this week belongs to Knowsley. We’re proud to be the people who get to bring it together.”
Cllr Shelley Powell, Cabinet Member for Communities and Neighbourhoods, said:
“Knowsley Pride is a fantastic opportunity to bring people together and celebrate the diversity that makes our communities stronger. Throughout the week, residents, community groups and organisations will come together to show that Knowsley is a place where everyone is welcome, valued and respected.
Events like Pride help build understanding, strengthen connections and reinforce our shared commitment to creating inclusive communities where everyone feels they belong.”