Overview

• LCR Pride Foundation announced that rising costs, difficulty securing national and local funding, and a near entirely volunteer-led operation made it impossible to stage Pride in Liverpool and March with Pride this year.
• The decision to sever ties with Barclays, taken after community feedback, further delayed planning and contributed to the event’s cancellation.
• Councillor Harry Doyle confirmed that Liverpool City Council has been in discussions with the foundation and will support efforts to ensure the event returns in 2026.
• The organisers plan to promote regional Pride celebrations this summer and are exploring other community events during Pride weekend.
• Leaders view the cancellation as a necessary step to safeguard the organisation’s future and are recruiting new trustees to strengthen governance and sustainability.