Claytoris (left) and Viviana Patron spent three hours getting ready for the event, before arriving to find it was cancelled due to rain. Photo / Alice Peacock
Claytoris (left) and Viviana Patron spent three hours getting ready for the event, before arriving to find it was cancelled due to rain. Photo / Alice Peacock
Droves of Aucklanders donning rainbow outfits were gutted when a steady downpour caused the cancellation of the Ending HIV Big Gay Out yesterday.
The annual event was due to take place at Coyle Park in Point Chevalier from midday, but was rained off.
Organisers say it has been cancelled becauseof heavy rain, which would have created a health and safety risk because of electricity connections.
A statement on the Ending HIV website said those involved in the event were "heartbroken" about the cancellation, which was the first in the event's history.
Event attendee Viviana Patron told the Herald she had spent three hours getting ready, having kicked off her process of getting ready at 8.30am.