An LGBTQ group marched for the first time under its own banner at Staten Island’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday in what organizers called a “huge day for the queer community.” The parade — the last major local St.

After being banned from participating for decades​, LGBTQ+ groups were allowed to march on Sunday in the Staten Island St. Patrick's Day Parade.

LGBTQ+ groups marched for the first time at Staten Island's St. Patrick's Day Parade, a historic moment for inclusion.