Overview

• Liverpool FC, Merseyside Police, Liverpool City Council, and Alder Hey Children’s Hospital have launched a joint appeal for fans to avoid using pyrotechnics during Monday’s victory parade.
• The parade will feature a 15 km route with professionally organized special effects, including confetti canons and fireworks, to ensure a festive yet safe atmosphere.
• Recent celebrations outside Anfield Stadium resulted in 50 burn injuries, including to a three-year-old, while the 2022 parade saw 84 injuries and 12 hospitalizations.
• Officials warn that flares burn at extreme temperatures and can cause severe burns, respiratory issues, and damage to eyes, lungs, and ears, particularly in children.
• Concerns over counterfeit flares have surfaced, with reports claiming repackaged pyrotechnics are being sold to unsuspecting fans online.