Biden to sign gay marriage Bill at White House ceremony

President Joe Biden signs an executive order at an event to celebrate Pride Month in the East Room of the White House in June 2022 (Patrick Semansky/AP/PA)

US President Joe Biden invited thousands to celebrate at the White House on Tuesday as he signs into law gay marriage legislation.

Politicians from both parties will be there, as will first lady Jill Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff. Singer Cyndi Lauper, a longtime advocate for gay rights, will perform.