Greater Boston Video: St. Patrick's Day Parade LGBT Ban Sparks Debate
551 views · Published 6 March 2014 · 8:39 · Indexed 20 October 2026
Channel: GBH News · 2014 · News & Politics
Each year the St. Patrick's Day parade in South Boston puts the city's Irish pride on full display. But what on its surface is a celebration, is also a major flashpoint. This year, LGBT advocacy group MassEquality is waging a high-profile battle to gain entrance to the parade, but negotiations broke down this week after parade organizers accused the group of lying on its application form.
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