Over 30,000 people turned out to pay tribute to the families of the Hillsborough disaster victims.
The event took place on St George’s plateau the day after the inquest jury ruled that 96 Liverpool fans were unlawfully killed at the 1989 FA Cup semi-final in Sheffield.
Families of those that perished stood on the steps of St George’s Hall and held scarves, banners and pictures dedicated to their loved ones.
As those in the crowd sang “justice for the 96” as Hillsborough Family Support Group chairwoman Margaret Aspinall spoke.
She said: “It’s not just justice for the 96.
“It’s justice for the families. It’s justice for the city.
“Justice for the fans who were there on that day. I am proud to be a Scouser and be amongst everyone of you.
“The police force in South Yorkshire ought to be ashamed of themselves and hang their heads in shame.”
Kenny Dalglish, the Liverpool manager at the time of the disaster, read the poem ‘Footprints’ while a single red rose was brought out by 96 representatives of Liverpool FC and Everton FC, who laid by each of the lanterns on the steps.
The event ended with You’ll Never Walk Alone, sung by the Sense of Sound choir and the 30,000 strong crowd.