New York 's Bill de Blasio , Boston 's Martin Walsh back LGBT groups , wo n't participate . `` I will be participating in a number of other events to honor the Irish heritage of this city and the contributions of Irish-Americans , '' he added . De Blasio : `` I simply disagree with the ... exclusion of some individuals in this city '' Walsh : ` The mayor has said that he will not support a bill like this and we are going to continue working on it until we get something done for all people who live here' Three of the biggest U.S. beer companies have pulled sponsorship from parades .
New York 's Bill de Blasio , Boston 's Martin Walsh back LGBT groups , wo n't participate . De Blasio : `` I simply disagree with the ... exclusion of some individuals in this city '' Walsh : ` The mayor has said that he will not support a bill like this and we are going to continue working on it until we get something done for all people who live here' Three of the biggest U.S. beer companies have pulled sponsorship from parades .