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.

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.