Katy B, Sonia (1), Heather Small, Kylie A Like, Abba Gold, Sam Fox

This year marks the 5th anniversary for Liverpool Pride, which was established in 2010 and takes place each year to coincide with the date of murdered gay teenager Michael Causer 6 years ago.

After a poll, the public have spoken and the theme for this year’s Liverpool Pride is Glam Fairy Tales, with those attending encouraged to come dressed in their most wild and wonderful interpretations of the theme.

Liverpool Pride organisers are still in talks and yet to finalise the exact locations of this year’s event but can confirm that the Liverpool Gay Quarter will remain a main festival site focusing around the Stanley Street and Dales Street areas.

Also returning will be the free Liverpool Pride March through the city centre streets which kicks off the day in celebratory style at 12pm from St George’s Plateau. Organisers encourage as many groups, organisations and individuals to participate, entertainment and activities are also planned for the muster at St Georges Hall.

For the first time, part of Liverpool Pride 2014 is to be a paid event, ticketholders will gain entry into the zones which contain the main performance areas. As always, Liverpool Pride will remain a family friendly event with all ages encouraged to attend, there will be a free zone at the festival with entertainment for those not wishing to pay to visit the main stages but that still want to enjoy and remain part of the festivities.

See www.liverpoolpride.co.uk for more information.