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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.

Miss Staten Island Banned From St. Patrick's Parade After Coming Out

In addition to the bisexual beauty queen, two high school marching bands wearing rainbow stickers were also blocked from participating.

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

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

Hey, Ben Carson: 'Do You Think I Chose to Be Gay?'

When Carson deflected and didn't answer their question, this out and proud person told him: "I think you are full of shit."

LGBTQ Centers Band Together, Urge Congress to Up Financial Support

Over 160 LGBTQ centers are asking leaders not to forget the nearly 40,000 people they serve each month. 

Arnie Kantrowitz, Pioneering Activist and GLAAD Cofounder, Dead at 81

"Kantrowitz's activism paved the way for the growing visibility, protections, and acceptance of the LGBTQ community that we see today," said GLAAD's Sarah Kate Ellis.

Why The Advocate Revived Its Original Logo for Stonewall's 50th

Old look, new way, same us. Welcome to Pride 2020. 

How 'What We Do in the Shadows' Became Cable's Queerest Comedy

The cast and creators of the FX show about vampires discuss its queer origins and future.