Alexander Chancellor

Dear Bill de Blasio: there are better reasons to boycott the St Patrick’s Day parade

This ghastly event seems to be the only one of New York's many national parades in which gay advocacy groups have any interest

New York City Police Department's Emerald Society marches up Fifth Avenue during the St. Patrick's day parade Photo: Getty
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