ST HELENS Pride makes a welcome return to the town centre tomorrow to celebrate all things LGBT.

After the success of the inaugural event in 2019, the main Pride events will take place from 12pm to 4pm on Saturday, July 2.

Planned as the first Pride event in Liverpool City Region, there will also be craft activities at the World of Glass starting from 10am.

With the theme of ‘Come Together’, this year's event represents the return of in-person events, much-needed connection, and uniting as one.

St Helens Star: The first St Helens Pride event took place in 2019The first St Helens Pride event took place in 2019

What activities are on?

The World of Glass

  • Balloon Arch (10am - 1pm) - People are encouraged to take selfies at the World of Glass' "balloon arch experience", starting from 10am
  • Drag Storytime (11am - 12pm) A family-friendly storytelling experience will then take place at St Helens Library, inside the World og Glass, with colouring sheets to take away
  • Pride Crafts  (12pm - 1pm) - People can get involved in Pride arts and crafts by making colourful paper hearts rainbow or a stained glass rainbow window 

St Helens Star: People are encouraged to come to the march dressed in rainbow coloursPeople are encouraged to come to the march dressed in rainbow colours

Town Hall March 

Starting at St Helens Town Hall on Victoria Square at 12pm, communities from all walks of life are encouraged to join the Walk of Pride around the town centre.

With people donning rainbow colours and Pride flags, the march will lead into Church Square.

One member from each group taking part in the march is asked to register their participation through this form.

St Helens Star: Live performances will follow the Pride march at Church SquareLive performances will follow the Pride march at Church Square

Church Square performances

Following the Walk with Pride march, there will be live music and dance performances to entertain guests in Church Square from 12.30pm.

Local acts planned to perform include MD Creatives, Tom Loughlin, Kerrie-Ann Lomas, Pretentious Dross, Beats By Tom and much more.

Additionally, there will be the chance to get involved with designing colourful pavement art as well as arts and crafts, face painting and funfair rides on offer.

Rainbow Stilt Walkers and children's characters will also make their way through the crowds to entertain people of all ages.