Finally, Neil Patrick Harris announced on Saturday that he has been engaged with his partner David Burtka for years and is planning to marry him. Harris' revelation came after the approval of a bill in New York State legalizing gay marriage.

Praising the approval, Harris joined a league of celebrities who have admired the decision. Before the bill was signed, Harris tweeted, I'd sure love to get married. Please, New York Senate, vote in favor of marriage equality today. My family would really appreciate it.

After New York's legislature showed the green light to the marriage law on Friday night, Harris' tweet said, It PASSED! Marriage equality in NY!! Yes!! Progress!! Thank you everyone who worked so hard on this!! A historic night!

The Tony Awards host said in another tweet, David and I did propose to each other, but over five years ago! We've been wearing engagement rings for ages, waiting for an available date.

David Burtka also confirmed the news of his long-time relationship with Harris on his Twitter feed. Burtka said, Neil and I have been wearing rings for years. We have been engaged for a while. It did not just happen.

Patrick Harris and Burtka are the parents of twins. Check out the photos of the gay couple below:

Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka getting married
Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka getting married socialitelife.com
Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka getting married
Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka getting married socialitelife.com
Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka getting married
Neil Patrick Harris (L) and David Burtka (R) attend the premiere of New Line Cinema's 'Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay' at the Cinerama Dome on April 17, 2008 in Hollywood, California. Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Im
Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka getting married
Actor Neil Patrick Harris (R) and boyfriend David Burtka arrive at the 2007 Victoria's Secret fashion show held at the Kodak Theatre on November 15, 2007 in Hollywood, California. The show will be broadcast December 4, 2007 on CBS. Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty
Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka getting married
Actor Neil Patrick Harris and his partner David Burtka out for Father's Day dinner with their twins Gideon Scott and Harper Grace in Sherman Oaks, CA. June 19, 2011. socialitelife.com
Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka getting married
Actor Neil Patrick Harris and his partner David Burtka out for Father's Day dinner with their twins Gideon Scott and Harper Grace in Sherman Oaks, CA. June 19, 2011. socialitelife.com
Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka getting married
Actor Neil Patrick Harris and his partner David Burtka out for Father's Day dinner with their twins Gideon Scott and Harper Grace in Sherman Oaks, CA. June 19, 2011. socialitelife.com
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