New Zealand's Big Gay Out

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The crowd warms up at the New Zealand Gay Out. Photo courtesy of Localist.co.nz.

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The Big Gay Out at Coyle Park, held Sunday in Auckland, is the country's largest annual gay and lesbian festival.

Festivalgoers arrive at the Big Gay Out at Coyle Park.

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Festival attendees enjoy the warm weather. Photo source: GayNZ.com

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Condoms are given out at the Big Gay Out at Coyle Park.

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Entertainment is provided.

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Prime Minister John Key is introduced to the crowd at the Big Gay Out at Coyle Park.

Ladies of a certain age entertain the prime minister.

Prime Minister John Key with Andreas Derleth, Mr. Gay New Zealand 2012 and Mr. Gay World 2012.

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New Zealand's Big Gay Out

New Zealand's premiere gay event was a smash this year for all attending, including Prime Minister John Key.

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