Boston st patricks day parade gay

Patrick's Day Parade," the group said in a post on Facebook late on Tuesday. Officials with the South Boston Allied War Council, which organizes the year-old event, did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Wednesday. Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, who boycotted the event during the time that gays were excluded, said he would not march if the group was not included and some sponsors pulled out in protest over the exclusion of gay marchers.

Gay Group Wants To March 'Openly' In Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade

I mentioned to him that one of the parade officials, John Fitzsimmons, an attorney, had called me at the end of August. I knew him well and would have fielded the call but I was in Montauk, Long Island taking a break. The call was about including a gay group in the parade in Here is part of what I said.

Gay Veterans Booted From Boston's St. Patrick's Day Parade

The decision came after a vote by parade organisers on Tuesday night. An OutVets representative said the ban was due to the rainbow flag on the group's logo. Mayor Walsh said he would boycott the event unless the decision is overturned. Several sponsors announced that they are withdrawing support for the event, and Budweiser-brewer Anheuser-Busch said it was "evaluating" its participation.

HOW GAYS CRASHED THE ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

Mayor Walsh said all parties "remain optimistic that a solution can be reached to allow for an inclusive celebration. Meanwhile, the Immaculate Heart of Mary School, near Worcester, said Monday its band will not march in this year's parade because of the participation of MassEquality.