See Ya Gay Games!

Happy! This medalist's smile sums up the Gay Games big finish.

The Gay Games VII wrapped up in Chicago yesterday. Medalists, participants and supportive fans gave the Games one last hurrah in Wrigley Field at the splashy Closing Ceremonies. OutSports, 365Gay and CBS News on Logo all have reports from the finale. Props to all the inspiring athletes (from figure skaters to ballroom dancers, from wrestlers to rowers) who had the courage and enthusiasm to participate.

Now, sports fans… Catch your breath because the Montreal OutGames get underway later this week, with k.d. lang, Liza Minnelli, Deborah Cox, Martha Wash and Cirque du Soleil among those entertainers ready to welcome you during the OutGames Opening Ceremonies this Saturday, July 29th.

But first, here are some parting shots from the Gay Games Closing party. And yes, Cyndi Lauper just may be gaydom’s biggest supporter ever! A rainbow-hued Statue of Liberty? Why not???

The L Word's Pam Grier hit the stage for the Gay Games Closing shindig.

Outside, anti-gay protestors were met by these warm and fuzzy anti-anti-gay signwavers.

Some kind of onstage Brokeback tribute? Okay... Sure...

And as always, Cyndi Lauper shows her gay-loving "True Colors." Let freedom ring, y'all!