HUNDREDS of same-sex couples have flocked to get married in the northwest state of Washington on the first day possible after the state approved gay marriage in a referendum in November.
At the Seattle city hall on Sunday, a parade of couples streamed through – to the cheers and music of a crowd that had gathered on the rainy day to celebrate the advance for gay rights.
About 140 weddings were expected on Sunday at the Seattle city hall but Mayor Mike McGinn said the final tally could be higher.