Staten Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade Ends 60-Year Ban on Gay Groups
After years of controversy and boycotts, the parade’s organizers said it was time to change the exclusionary policy.
‘Quite simply, it’s just time’: Community celebrates inclusion of LGBTQ+ groups in Staten Island St. Patrick’s Parade
This will be the first time in the parade's 60-year history that LGBTQ+ groups will be allowed to march under their banner.