New York 's Bill de Blasio , U.S. 's Martin Walsh back LGBT groups , wo n't participate . Walsh : `` I simply disagree with the ... exclusion of some individuals in this city '' The former public advocate did not participate in the parade before becoming mayor , either . Martin Walsh : I must `` ensure that all Irish are free to participate fully '' in city civic life . Three of the biggest New York 's beer companies have pulled sponsorship from parades .
New York 's Bill de Blasio , U.S. 's Martin Walsh back LGBT groups , wo n't participate . Walsh : `` I simply disagree with the ... exclusion of some individuals in this city '' Martin Walsh : I must `` ensure that all Irish are free to participate fully '' in city civic life . Three of the biggest New York 's beer companies have pulled sponsorship from parades .