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Grand National Festival Kickoff: £60M Boost for Liverpool

4/9/2026

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Liverpool hosted Grand Reveal on April 6, 2026, to start Randox Grand National Festival.
The event featured Neptune Collonges, the 2012 Grand National winning horse, and Rachel Blackmore, first female winner.
Bill Addy, chief executive of the Liverpool Business Improvement District, described aims to create a family-friendly atmosphere.
The event was funded by a £2 overnight visitor levy.
The Grand National is projected to boost the local economy by £60 million.

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Story summary

Liverpool hosted Grand Reveal on April 6, 2026, to start Randox Grand National Festival.
The event featured Neptune Collonges, the 2012 Grand National winning horse, and Rachel Blackmore, first female winner.
Bill Addy, chief executive of the Liverpool Business Improvement District, described aims to create a family-friendly atmosphere.
The event was funded by a £2 overnight visitor levy.
The Grand National is projected to boost the local economy by £60 million.