Out in the Square is promising a celebration of marriage equality next January, which will feature "one of New Zealand's favourite singers" and roll into a pair of parties. The event which was established in 1986 will return to its modern home of Civic Square on 18 January. Organisers say it will feature an as yet unnamed internationally successful act for the first time. "Next year's Fair will be bigger and better than ever, volunteers have been working hard all year to put together a day to remember and the Marriage Equality Bill is a great reason to celebrate being queer," says Co-Chair of the Out in the Square Committee Greig Wilson. The second Co-Chair Steven Mawhinney is encouraging people from across the country to make a weekend of it in Wellington, as Out in the Square will be followed by a Saturday night pool party and Sunday night after party, to make the most of the capital's Anniversary Weekend. "This is shaping up to be a weekend locals and visitors won't want to miss," Mawhinney says. Stall applications are still open here and the Sponsor Liaison Team can be contacted here Extra volunteers will also be needed on the day, and you can email Out in the Squareto show your interest.
Credit: GayNZ.com Daily News staff
First published: Friday, 11th October 2013 - 6:28pm