New York 's Bill de Blasio , Boston 's Martin Walsh back their groups , wo n't ' . De Blasio : ` ` I simply disagree with the ... actions of some individuals in this city '' Walsh : Three of the country 's biggest beer companies have also withdrawn their sponsorships of this year 's St. Patrick 's Day parades because gay and lesbian groups are n't allowed to march openly . I must ` ` ensure that all Bostonians are free to participate fully '' in city civic life . Three of the biggest American beer companies have received sponsorship from parades .
New York 's Bill de Blasio , Boston 's Martin Walsh back their groups , wo n't ' . De Blasio : ` ` I simply disagree with the ... actions of some individuals in this city '' Walsh : I must ` ` ensure that all Bostonians are free to participate fully '' in city civic life . Three of the biggest American beer companies have received sponsorship from parades .