"St. Pat's for All, founded 26 years ago as a protest against the exclusion of LGBTQ groups from the 5th Avenue St. Patrick's Day Parade in Manhattan, has evolved into one of the biggest days of the Sunnyside calendar, drawing over 100 groups and more than 1,000 participants."
"Over 100 groups participated in the annual parade, including a vibrant mix of cheerleading squads, drum corps, multicultural groups, Irish marching bands and Irish dance troupes that brought a cacophony of sounds to Skillman Avenue."
"Several groups also marched behind banners with political messages, including calls for a Free Palestine and 'No War in Iran' after the U.S. and Israel launched thousands of air strikes across Iran on Saturday, killing Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei."
The St. Pat's for All Parade, founded as a protest against LGBTQ exclusion from Manhattan's 5th Avenue St. Patrick's Day Parade, has grown into a major Sunnyside event. The 27th annual parade drew thousands of participants and over 100 groups including cheerleading squads, drum corps, multicultural organizations, Irish marching bands, and dance troupes. The parade proceeded along its traditional route from 43rd Street and Skillman Avenue to 58th Street and Roosevelt Avenue. Grand marshals included actress Kate Mulgrew and Irish Repertory Theatre co-founders. The event featured political activism, with groups marching behind banners addressing Palestine, Iran, gun violence, nuclear weapons, and immigration enforcement. A pre-parade rally included speeches from Irish and New York City politicians celebrating the city's migrant community.
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