Yes, like kids are attracted to a candy store, thousands of enthusiastic males have turned out on a comfortable Saturday evening to eyeball an almost unlimited supply of gorgeous go-go boys throughout the area. Technically, it's referred to as Go-Go 'Dancer' Appreciation Day but, honestly, with the exception of a couple of female dancers outside Yogurt Stop, this is a beefy boy-stravaganza. Take the dancer above - he has an awesome body and a great smile and, while he seems to be pointing at a fire in his hair, it is simply a building light behind him creating the illusion.

Needless to say, there are go-go boys strategically positioned at all the clubs in the area, plus the street between Eleven and Revolver has been blocked to traffic and a stage has been erected for a series of competitions that will allow the dancers, both professional and wanna-be gogo boys, to show their stuff - literally - as the crowd votes by applause for best twink, best butt, and hottest body, just to name a few. And, of course, the crowd's enthusiasm is further fueled by a steady flow of Miller Lite.

Fortunately, for an evening in late October on which snow is falling on the east coast, the weather is perfect for the boys to wear nothing but a thong and a smile. I have to tell you, none of the boys dancing tonight would be turned away if they stopped by my place for a visit. They all have personality, great bodies and they definitely know how to use what they have. And the dancers are not here just for fun, they are all being shown some 'green appreciation' from cheering spectators.

Luckily, it is not my duty to pick the winners because it would be a very difficult decision. There is a panel of judges on-hand to determine the best of the best, and it is an illustrious group indeed. Marcellas Reynolds (from TV's 'Big Brother' and former LA PRIDE main stage emcee) can't seem to take his eyes off the dancers but his fellow judges, comedy writer extraordinaire Bruce Vilanch (center) and West Hollywood Mayor John Duran (right) were nice enough to pose for our camera.

Business is brisk at all the local clubs, including the newly-opened (or is it reopened?) Revolver. In addition to the club activity, many local businesses are holding special events and promotions in conjunction with this first-of-its-kind celebration. And a big crowd is a great opportunity for heightened awareness, so HIV testing trucks are positioned along Santa Monica Boulevard to provide their valuable and much appreciated services.

Go-Go Dancer Appreciation Day is further proof that West Hollywood is always on the cutting edge when it comes to events that promote free expression, Equality and personal Pride.