St George’s Hall will be lit up in rainbow colours as Liverpool remembers those killed in the Orlando massacre.
Over 50 people lost their lives when gunman Omar Mateen opened fire at a gay nightclub in Florida last weekend.
The mass shooting was the worst in American history, with fears that the death toll could continue to rise.
In the wake of the tragedy, a special public vigil will be held on St George’s Plateu tonight, with Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson set to be joined by speakers from Liverpool Pride and Trans Liverpool.
St George’s Hall is set to be lit up in LGBT rainbow colours to show support with all those affected by events at the USA Gay nightclub while Liverpool Town Hall is also set to fly the LGBT flag at half-mast.
The city’s LGBT venues will all show their support by observing a minute’s silence at 7pm.
Mayor Anderson said: “The tragedy in Orlando is truly heart-breaking, innocent lives lost or changed forever due to one individual’s hate.
“The city of Liverpool stands with the people of Orlando and LGBT people everywhere in love, support and solidarity”.
Zoran Blackie, a trustee of Liverpool Pride added: “Our hearts go out to all the community across Orlando, especially for all those friends and family and shattered lives.
“We remain proud to stand up against hate in all its forms, and such tragedies remind us of the need to bring communities together and unite against prejudice.”