A group of drag queens lined up and fired confetti cannons at a group of sour-faced protesters at Liverpool Pride.
A group of drag queens from Navy Bar and Ivy Bar lined up and blasted the small number of protesters with confetti cannons before dancing in celebration. An eyewitness told the ECHO one of the drag queens shouted at the protesters "see you next year" before dancing away.
Thousands of people have taken to the streets to show their support for the LGBTQ+ community in Liverpool as Pride returns from a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Celebrations started this morning, Saturday, July 30, and are expected to continue long into the night.
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The official march made its way through Liverpool City Centre with thousands of people joining. A small crowd of protesters gathered at Derby Square near Liverpool Crown Court to protest the march. The group carried placards with biblical references on them.
But a group of drag queens peacefully approached them before lining up and firing confetti cannons in their direction. Onlookers can be heard screaming in support and dancing along before continuing their celebrations.
A free event followed the march starting at the Pier Head earlier today at 12pm. The event, headlined by disco legends Boney M and Maizie Williams, is free for all.
You can follow live updates of this year's Pride here.
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