Jordan Traxler and Lily Mae celebrating Gay Uncles Day. | Photo: supplied
It’s Gay Uncles Day on Sunday (12 August) and here’s everything you need to know.
The day started two years ago when Florida resident C.J Hatter took to Facebook to make the suggestion.
He wrote: ‘Mark your calendars now! The second Sunday in August is Gay Uncles Day. Shower your favorite gay uncle with gifts and recognition!’
Hatter later elaborated: ‘‘My goal in promoting this day of celebration is to normalize the role of the gay uncle, cousin, brother… whatever, in the family and in society.
‘The more visible we are, and the more forthright we and our loved ones are of our very existence, the less uncomfortable society will be with us,’ he said.
Gay uncles (or ‘guncles’) play a pivotal role in the family unit.
When we first posted about the day two years ago, the reaction was viral.
Gay Uncles Day returned last year and again, there was an overwhelming positive reaction.
So in preparation this year, we thought we’d prepare a collection of photos of Gay Uncles.
Happy Gay Uncles Day!
![Luis Guitart (right @LuisGuitart) and Erik White (left @ewhiteboy) with Charlie (left) and Josie (right)](https://gaytourism.travel/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Luis-Guitart-right-@LuisGuitart-and-Erik-White-left-@ewhiteboy-with-Charlie-left-and-Josie-right.jpg)
Luis Guitart (right @LuisGuitart) and Erik White (left @ewhiteboy) with Charlie (left) and Josie (right). | Photo: supplied
![Matt Stokes and partner James with Henry](https://gaytourism.travel/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Matt-Stokes-and-partner-James-with-Henry.jpg)
Matt Stokes and partner James with Henry. | Photo: supplied
![Ren Ivaldi and Sergio](https://gaytourism.travel/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Ren-Ivaldi-and-Sergio-1.jpg)
Ren Ivaldi and Sergio. | Photo: supplied
![Kurtis Hope and Jake](https://gaytourism.travel/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Kurtis-Hope-and-Jake-.jpg)
Kurtis Hope and Jake. | Photo: supplied
![Bradley Tubb and Phoebe](https://gaytourism.travel/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Bradley-Tubb-and-Phoebe.jpg)
Bradley Tubb and Phoebe. | Photo: supplied
![Don Warga and his great nephew](https://gaytourism.travel/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Don-Warga.jpg)
Don Warga and his great nephew. | Photo: supplied
![Liam Goodey and Imogen](https://gaytourism.travel/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Liam-Goodey-and-Imogen.jpg)
Liam Goodey and Imogen. | Photo: supplied
![Cliff Loussan and Aimy](https://gaytourism.travel/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Cliff.jpg)
Cliff Loussan and Aimy. | Photo: supplied
![Nathan Ramsden and Lainey](https://gaytourism.travel/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Nathan-Ramsden-and-Lainey.jpg)
Nathan Ramsden and Lainey. | Photo: supplied
![Ben Hamilton-Rhys with Amelia-Grace and Jack](https://gaytourism.travel/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Ben-Hamilton-Rhys-with-Amelia-Grace-and-Jack.jpg)
Ben Hamilton-Rhys with Amelia-Grace and Jack. | Photo: supplied
![Ben Egan with Zack and Ella](https://gaytourism.travel/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Ben-Egan-with-Zack-and-Ella.jpg)
Ben Egan with Zack and Ella. | Photo: supplied
![Stewart, Kyla and Gordon at Glasgow Pride](https://gaytourism.travel/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Stewart-Kyla-and-Gordon-at-Glasgow-Pride.jpg)
Stewart, Kyla and Gordon at Glasgow Pride. | Photo: supplied
![Connor Briggs with partner David and Brooke and Esme](https://gaytourism.travel/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Connor-Briggs-with-partner-David-and-Brooke-and-Esme.jpg)
Connor Briggs with partner David and Brooke and Esme. | Photo: supplied
![Robert Elkin with Alana and Lyra](https://gaytourism.travel/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Robert-Elkin-with-Alana-Lyra.jpg)
Robert Elkin with Alana and Lyra. | Photo: supplied