St. Paul, Minn., to throw party to celebrate passage of gay marriage law

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The city of St. Paul is ready to throw a party to celebrate the legalization of same-sex marriage in Minnesota.

Gov. Mark Dayton plans to sign the bill into law at 5 p.m. Tuesday in a ceremony on the Capitol steps.

St. Paul city officials announced an outdoor concert right after the signing at a downtown plaza with more than a half-dozen performers. They’re calling it the “Love is Law” concert.

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The announcement comes just moments after the state Senate voted in favor of the marriage bill.

Minnesota becomes the 12th U.S. state to legalize same-sex marriage.