US Ambassador David Huebner (right) and his partner Duane McWaine in the GABA VIP tent. The Gay Auckland Business Association will once again be hosting the VIP Marquee at this Sunday’s Big Gay Out, complete with a bar, finger food and special guests. GABA says from 12 noon at Coyle Park, members and their friends can visit the GABA/NZAF VIP Marquee for a "complimentary beverage and to sample delicious gourmet finger food". A cash bar will also be available. THE GABA/NZAF VIP Marquee is a large tent in an area near the main stage where guests will be able to relax out of the weather, meet up with friends and mix with guests. GABA President Michael Richardson says it will be a wonderful occasion. “Last year over 15,000 of our community and friends had a special day,” he says. “If you are not a member you can join on the day or renew your membership and enter free. We are also selling GlamStand tickets for special viewing of the first Auckland Pride Festival Parade in ten years, which has to be a must see event.” GABA is hosting the Mardi Gras-inspired GlamStand drawing on the success of the Sydney GlamStand. It will offer a range of premium view options where guests can party the Pride Parade away in a comfortable setting, with access to good food and refreshments. Tickets to the GABA GlamStand are also available from iTicket and various retailers from $85 each. “GABA is very happy to be working with the Auckland Pride Board and to be involved with the new Pride festival in a meaningful way,” Richardson says. “The GlamStand will provide grand-stand seating for GABA members and invited guests including VIPs. The format is consistent with other pride parades and similar events run internationally with great success. We believe there will be demand for high-quality seating and facilities and this is an opportunity to enhance the profile of Auckland Pride, GABA, and the wider gay community. Any profits will go to the GABA Charitable Trust.”
Credit: GayNZ.com Daily News staff
First published: Wednesday, 6th February 2013 - 12:23pm