The parade in Staten Island has been criticized for, once again, not allowing groups to show their support for LGBTQ+ rights.
Saint Patrick's Day festivities are kicking off with parades in Staten Island and Queens.Those who celebrated in the parade walked on Hart Boulevard and Forest Avenue until Jewett Avenue.
This parade has been criticized for, once again, not allowing groups to show their support for LGBTQ+ rights. Officials with the Pride Center of Staten Island tell Eyewitness News they will hold a rainbow run near the parade route.The Saint Patrick's Day For All parade took place in Queens on Sunday, as well.Organizers say the event was meant to be inclusive of all groups.
It was first put on by Irish people who were not allowed to march under a pro-LGBTQ+ banner in the 1999 Saint Patrick's Day Parade on Fifth Avenue.
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