Taking place on Saturday (July 25), the march will see LFC colleagues, supporters, Official Liverpool Supporters Clubs, fan teams and industrial companion colleague networks come collectively to participate in one of many metropolis’s greatest celebrations of Pride.
As an official sponsor of Liverpool Pride, the membership will join 1000’s of individuals from throughout town for the annual march.
This yr marks 14 years since LFC grew to become the primary Premier League membership to participate in a Pride march. As a part of Red Together, the membership’s dedication to equality, variety and inclusion, a programme of actions has as soon as once more introduced collectively colleagues, supporters and native communities all through the summer time.
Earlier this month, LFC Foundation hosted its annual Pride soccer match, welcoming groups from numerous native leagues for a day of soccer, connection and community. Young People’s Advisory Service (YPAS) additionally attended the occasion to spotlight the providers obtainable to younger individuals throughout town.
The Foundation will even be a part of Saturday’s celebrations, internet hosting a devoted stand at Liverpool Pride the place supporters can discover out extra about its programmes and community work.
The membership’s annual Pride badge competitors has as soon as once more highlighted the creativity of younger individuals related to LFC Foundation. This yr’s profitable design was created by Foundation programmes participant Grace, who was chosen from 364 entries by the membership’s LGBT+ worker community. The badge can be worn and shared all through the weekend’s occasions.
Supporters may also mark Pride via the membership’s retail assortment, obtainable online and in official LFC shops, that includes a variety of Pride clothes and niknaks. A proportion of proceeds from the gathering is donated to native LGBT+ charities, with the membership contributing £20,000 to LGBT+ causes via the initiative to date.
Rishi Jain, director of influence at LFC, stated: “We’re proud to once again support Liverpool’s Pride, marching alongside our colleagues, supporters, partner networks and the wider community this weekend.
“Red Together is how we be certain that everybody feels welcome, valued and revered, and Pride is a crucial alternative to rejoice that alongside our metropolis. We look ahead to coming collectively to present our help for the LGBT+ community.”
Find out more about Red Together, and the club’s ongoing work to champion equality, diversity and inclusion, right here.
