Politicians Refuse to Attend Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade If Gay Group Can't

Boston Mayor Marty J. Walsh and Gov. Charlie Baker will not participate in the city's St. Patrick's Day Parade unless organizers reverse their decision to prohibit a gay veterans group from marching.

 

"I will not tolerate discrimination in our city of any form. We are one Boston, which means we are a fully inclusive city," Walsh said in a statement Wednesday morning. "I will not be marching in the parade unless this is resolved. Anyone who values what our city stands for should do the same."

 

Gov. Charlie Baker will also not march unless the group is included, according to 7 News reporter Sharman Sacchetti.