Liverpool city centre became a sea of colour, music and dance as the Liverpool European Festival Parade took over Liverpool ONE. Led by the Liverpool European Partnership, the festival kicked off yesterday with events happening right through until July.
Now in its fourth year, the festival continues to build on the legacy of 2023’s Eurovision Song Contest, celebrating the rich cultures, traditions and contributions of European communities across the city.
The festival officially launched on Saturday, May 9 at St Luke’s Bombed Out Church, followed by a European Parade through the city centre today.
The parade featured approximately 150 performers representing European communities including Polish dance group, Wiesniacy, Ukrainian dance group, Radist, Italian dance group, La Tarantella, Greek performance artist, M. Kokkinos, The Irish Community Choir and a 2-piece live band, The Skylarks, alongside members from European diaspora communities dressed in traditional dresses and outfits.
Moving through the city centre and stopping at intervals for a series of performances, the parade created moments of celebration and cultural exchange, including a finale performance by the Sugar House Steps on Thomas Steers Way at Liverpool ONE.
Take a look at all of the action from the Liverpool European Festival Parade below. You can also read everything you need to know about the upcoming events and festival schedule.
