Transport for London (TfL) will be rolling out Londonās first ever rainbow crossing in Trafalgar Square, to mark the moment that same-sex couples can convert their civil partnerships into marriages.
THIS IS following legalisation ofĀ the Marriage (same sex couples) Act 2013 which comes in to full-force tomorrow, Wednesday December 10, 2014.
The crossing will be located opposite the Charing Cross Road entrance on Trafalgar Square, near Nelsonās Column. It will be in place from 06:30 until 19:00 for one day only.
Couples can head down to have their pictures taken on the crossing in celebration of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) diversity, against a backdrop of one of Londonās most iconic locations.
Martyn Loukes, Chair of TfLās LGBT+ Network, said: āOnce again weāre showing our support for our LGBT customers, families and staff in London, and we would love couples to come down have their picture taken to celebrate this momentous event. Iāll be converting my civil partnership on the day, and will be marking the occasion by going to Trafalgar Square with my husband to have our picture taken on the crossing.ā
TfL first used the Rainbow crossing in London for Pride in London in June and then again in September at Arsenal Tube station to support the anti-homophobia in sport campaign. The crossing is similar to ones that have appeared in Brighton, Tel Aviv and Sydney.
TfL is committed to championing equality and eliminating discrimination. It has a lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT+) network that is actively involved in community events and projects celebrating the diversity of staff, customers and families.
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