Gay Rights Supporters to Hold 'Kiss-In' at Chick-fil-A Today

On Wednesday, Aug. 1 thousands flocked to Chick-fil-A restaurants throughout the U.S. to support the company and its stance on traditional marriage. In July, Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy and his company came under fire after he made anti-gay marriage comments in an interview with the Baptist Press.

Today, gay activists and supporters are planning a "kiss-in" at Chick-fil-As across the country. 

According to the national event Facebook page,

In honor of their support for love, equality, and the real definition of family, we're holding a national Same Sex Kiss Day at Chick Fil A's around the country. So grab a friend (or 20) and head out to your nearest Chick Fil A!

We would also like to clarify that this event was NOT created as a response to Mike Huckabee's appreciation day, this event was created on July 19, several days before Mike Huckabee announced his plans for Wednesday August 1.

The events are scheduled for 8 p.m. EST. for, "showing Chick-fil-A our thanks for their support of love, equality and the real definition of marriage."

Chick-fil-A has restaurants across Florida, including on 4th Street North in St. Petersburg, inside the Tyrone Square Mall and another on Tyrone Boulevard North.

According to CNN, Wednesday's protest brought in terrific sales numbers for the critcized fast-food chain. 

The chain won't release sales numbers, but "we can confirm reports that it was a record-setting day," said Steve Robinson, Chick-fil-A's executive vice president of marketing.