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Queerty
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

Social media cheers as this LGBTQ-inclusive St. Patrick's Day parade finally arrives

The Forest Avenue St. Patrick's Day Parade in Staten Island welcomes LGBTQ groups, contrasting the exclusion by the original parade organizers.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams supports the LGBTQ-inclusive event, emphasizing inclusivity and unity for the entire city. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

Activists to hold inclusive St. Patty's parade to stick it to city event banning LGBTQ+ folks

Activists organize LGBTQ+-inclusive St. Patrick's Day parade in response to exclusion from Staten Island's event.
Staten Island District Attorney and other prominent figures express support for the inclusive parade. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

Staten Island to hold alternate St. Patrick's Day Parade that welcomes LGBT groups after yearslong NYC controversy

Staten Island to hold LGBTQ-inclusive St. Patrick's Day parade on March 17.
The new parade was advocated by Staten Island Advance and supported by local officials boycotting the traditional anti-gay parade. [ more ]
Advocate.com
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

After years of exclusion, Staten Island will host LGBTQ-friendly St. Patrick's Day parade

Local LGBTQ+ groups excluded from Staten Island St. Patrick's Day Parade for years.
City responds by hosting a new parade welcoming LGBTQ+ delegations. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

For Irish L.G.B.T.Q. New Yorkers, It's Been a Long Way to Staten Island

Every NYC borough hosts inclusive St. Patrick's Day Parade for the first time, resolving a long-standing conflict.
Activists like Brendan Fay worked for 34 years to include LGBTQ groups, leading to a significant cultural transformation. [ more ]
Time Out New York
2 months ago
Chicago

St. Patrick's Day Parade NYC 2024: All the street closures you should know about

The St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York City will cause street closures from 44th Street to 86th Street on Fifth Avenue.
The parade will run from 11 am to 4:30 pm with street closures and disruptions throughout the day. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

A New, Gay-Friendly St. Patrick's Day Parade Is Coming to Staten Island

Staten Island to host inclusive St. Patrick's Day parade
Resolution of dispute between L.G.B.T.Q. groups and parade organizers [ more ]
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Boston.com
1 month ago
Boston

After drunken fights, several arrests, Southie reckons with future of St. Patrick's Day parade

The St. Patrick's parade in South Boston led to multiple arrests and numerous complaints from residents.
City councilor Ed Flynn condemned the public's behavior, called for major changes, and proposed a zero-tolerance policy for public drinking and violence. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn celebrates St. Patrick's Day at 49th annual Park Slope parade * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn's 49th annual St. Patrick's Day parade celebrated Irish heritage and community contributions.
The Brooklyn St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee focuses on honoring Irish heritage and promoting awareness of community contributions. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
New York City

FDNY paramedic attracts Central Park fans with his outdoor bagpiping

Lt. Robert Walsh, an FDNY paramedic, attracts crowds in Central Park with his bagpiping. He will perform at the St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Walsh, previously a drummer, learned to play the bagpipes during the pandemic despite initially lacking musical talent. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

What to Know About the New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade

Traditional St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 16 due to Sunday Sabbath observance
263rd iteration with estimated 150,000 marchers and 2 million spectators [ more ]
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