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Staten Island St. Patrick’s Day parade finally ends ban on LGBTQ+ groups

Organizers for the celebration have invited The Pride Center of Staten Island, which was repeatedly and directly banned from participating, to march in the 2025 celebration under their own banner.

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

The New York City government is responding to years of LGBTQ+ exclusion by hosting a new, second parade, which will welcome queer groups in Staten Island for the first time.

LGBT Group Rejected From St. Patrick's Parade in Staten Island

The annual celebration of Irish heritage in the NYC borough will reportedly not allow LGBT organizations to participate.

Risking Boycott, Staten Island St. Pat's Day Parade Bars LGBTQ Groups

Numerous politicians have already declined to participate in the upcoming event.

LGBTQ+ Groups Denied Spot in Staten Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade

A journalist was reportedly shoved by parade organizers in a tense scene.

11 of Sarah Paulson's Best Performances (So Far)

These are our favorite roles by the Emmy- and Tony-winning actor.

The Thing About Harry Reclaims Rom-Coms for LGBTQs Who Never Felt Seen

Writer and director Peter Paige and stars Jake Borelli and Niko Terho chat with The Advocate about giving people a same-sex love story with a happy ending. 

Hot Sheet for October 4, 2013

The top 10 entertainment and events highlights on our gaydar this week -- from Sandra Bullock feeling untethered to the Green Lantern's big gay kiss.

Frighteningly Fun Flix: Our Favorite Halloween Films

The Advocate staff picks our favorite scream-worthy films to screen during the most spooktacular time of the year.