Civil Union Ceremonies Planned

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Honolulu Pride today announced that four same-sex couples will enter into civil unions shortly after midnight Jan. 1.

The participants will gather before midnight on New Year’s Eve at a private home in East Oahu. The coalition includes Citizens for Equal Rights, GLBT Caucus of the Democratic Party, Integrity Hawaii, PFLAG Oahu, Pride Alliance Hawaii, and Pride at Work Hawaii.

The Honolulu Star-Advertiser has also reported that several same-sex couples are planning ceremonies at the state Capitol.

Gov. Neil Abercrombie at Washington Place after signing the civil unions into law.

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