incumbent York City Mayor Bill de Blasio attended the St. Pat 's for All parade in Sunnyside , Queens on Sunday . It was held as an homage to the city 's centuries - old St. Patrick 's Day Parade in Manhattan . The St. Patrick 's Day parade has for years excluded gay groups and this year is scheduled for March 17 . de Blasio , a Democrat , declined to march in last year 's Manhattan parade because it was n't fully inclusive . On ##more , de Blasio said he is ' not ready to commit to marching ' in this year 's Manhattan event .
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio attended the St. Pat 's for All parade in Sunnyside , Queens on Sunday . It was held as an alternative to the city 's centuries-old St. Patrick 's Day Parade in Manhattan . The St. Patrick 's Day Parade has for years excluded gay groups and this year is scheduled for March 17 . De Blasio , a Democrat , refused to march in last year 's Manhattan parade because it was n't fully inclusive . On Sunday , de Blasio said he is 'not ready to commit to marching ' in this year 's Manhattan event .