Staten Island to Host Inclusive St. Patrick's Day Parade for LGBTQ+ Groups

For the first time, Staten Island will see two St. Patrick's Day parades, including one that welcomes LGBTQ+ groups, marking a significant shift towards inclusivity.

• New York City Mayor Eric Adams' office announces a separate, inclusive St. Patrick's Day parade on Staten Island, set for March 17.
• The decision comes after decades of exclusion of LGBTQ+ groups from the traditional Staten Island St. Patrick's Day parade.
• The inclusive parade is organized by the Staten Island Business Outreach Center and aims to welcome participants regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, or beliefs.
• Mayor Adams, who has previously boycotted the traditional parade due to its exclusionary practices, will attend the inclusive parade.
• This move reflects changing attitudes within the Catholic Church and the broader community towards LGBTQ+ inclusion in public celebrations.

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