Staten Island's first-ever St. Patrick’s Day parade to include LGBTQ+ groups steps off
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Staten Island hosted its first St. Patrick’s Day parade that officially welcomed LGBTQ-plus groups on Sunday.
Called the “Forest Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade,” the event was announced by Mayor Adams in February as a response to the original Staten Island St. Patrick’s Day parade, which was held March 3, and bans gay groups from participating.
About three dozen groups marched, including the Gay Officers Action League, the Spotlight Theatre Company, and the Pride Center of Staten Island. Mayor Eric Adams, Attorney General Letitia James, Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams also attended.
