For the first time in its 60-year history, LGBTQ+ groups marched in Staten Island's St. Patrick's Day parade The Pride Center of Staten Island was invited to march under their own banner. In past years,

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

For the first time, the Pride Center of Staten Island held its own banner and joined the St. Patrick’s Day parade. Sunday marked an end to the 60-year ban on LGBTQ+ groups marching in Staten Island’s St.