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Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Confederate flag at Long Island St. Paddy's Day parade sparks outrage days after local fire depts. settle suit over display of same symbol
The controversial display of a Confederate flag at a Long Island St. Patrick's Day Parade Sunday has sparked outrage, drawing apologies and promises of change from local organizers. The flag, which was flown from a truck during a parade in the community of Bayport-Blue Point, caused an immediate uproar from many in the crowd as soon as they took notice. Bayport-Blue Point Chamber of Commerce president Karl Auwaerter said that the parade committee was caught off guard by the display and that it was not planned for or supposed to be a part of the ceremonies. 'We deeply regret the disturbing display that occurred during this year's Saint Patrick's Day Parade,' he told Newsday. 'What happened has never happened before, and we were unprepared.' Auwaerter admitted that the parade committee didn't have a protocol in place for handling such an incident, however, once the flag was brought to their attention, organizers quickly worked to remove the flag from the truck, he said. The Confederate flag was hung from a vehicle that was behind a truck from The Fish Store, a local seafood market and restaurant. In response to the backlash, the restaurant released a statement on social media that they 'in no way, shape, or form support this flag or its meaning' and offered their apologies for any 'misunderstanding.' Suffolk County Legislator Dominick Thorne, who marched in the parade, was unaware of the flag until the next day. 'I was not only surprised to hear this happened, but I wouldn't support anything that divides our county,' Thorne told Newsday. 'There's no room for hate in our county,' he added. The St. Paddy's parade incident comes just days after two Long Island volunteer fire departments — Brookhaven and Levittown — agreed to settle claims of unlawful discrimination, undergo human rights training, and stop displaying Confederate symbols on their vehicles and equipment. The settlements came after years of complaints about discriminatory actions by the pair of fire departments, including allegations that they displayed Confederate flags and included racially insensitive images on fire trucks and uniforms. The fire departments also agreed to pay $28,000 in fines and settle additional claims related to 'unlawful inquiries' about applicants' national origin, religion, and if they had a criminal record. Both departments will now remain under the review of the state's Human Rights Division for the next three years. New York's Human Rights Division deemed the Confederate flag a symbol of hate and racism — adding that its presence in public institutions like fire departments undermines public trust and damages community relations.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
2025 NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade map, time, street closures
The Brief New York City is celebrating its 264th annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade on Monday. The parade, marching along 5th Avenue, begins on 43rd Street and ends on 79th. It's one of the oldest and largest parades in the U.S., drawing in 2 million spectators. NEW YORK - Rain or shine, New York City's 5th Avenue is going green and orange! The 264th New York City Saint Patrick's Day Parade began this morning in Midtown, drawing in 150,000 marchers and 2 million spectators, according to organizers. It's one of the oldest and largest parades in the U.S., dating back to 1762, 14 years before the U.S. Declaration of Independence. Here's everything New Yorkers need to know about this year's parade, including times, a parade map, and street closures: What we know The parade began at 11 a.m. and ends around 4:30 p.m. The parade starts at 5th Avenue at 44th Street in Midtown, marches past St. Patrick's Cathedral and Central Park before ending at 5th Avenue and 79th Street on the Upper East Side. Formation will take place on 43rd through 48th Streets along parts of Vanderbilt, 6th and Park Avenues. Drivers should be aware: There is no crosstown traffic route from 43rd through 84th Streets. Click here to jump to street closures. What you can do If you plan to watch this year's parade in person, organizers say you'll get the best views along 5th Avenue. This year, plan to arrive early! In these rainy conditions, many spectators will bring umbrellas, leaving less room for crowds. Spectators can find more FAQs here. A bevy of local politicians, from the mayor to the governor, are expected to walk the route along with school marching bands and traditional Irish pipe and drum ensembles and delegations from the New York Police Department and other organizations. The grand marshal of this year's parade in New York City is Michael Benn, the longtime chairman of the Queens County St. Patrick's Parade held in Rockaway Beach. New York City is experiencing wet and windy conditions from the remnants of this weekend's cross-country storm. According to FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods, conditions will remain rainy throughout the morning, but conditions will start to ease up. NYC may see a few more scattered showers throughout the day, but they won't be as intense as the early morning. Despite the conditions, parade organizers say the celebrations are a-go! While the parade draws massive crowds, it will also cause widespread street closures throughout Manhattan, from Midtown to the Upper East Side. Full List of Street Closures: Vanderbilt Avenue between 43rd Street and 46th Street 44th Street between Vanderbilt Avenue and 6th Avenue 45th Street between Vanderbilt Avenue and 6th Avenue 46th Street between Vanderbilt Avenue and 6th Avenue 47th Street between Park Avenue and 6th Avenue 48th Street between Park Avenue and 6th Avenue 5th Avenue between 43rd Street and 79th Street 5th Avenue between 79th Street and 84th Street 79th Street between Park Avenue and 5th Avenue 80th Street between Lexington Avenue and 5th Avenue 81st Street between Lexington Avenue and 5th Avenue 82nd Street between Lexington Avenue and 5th Avenue 83rd Street between Lexington Avenue and 5th Avenue 84th Street between Park Avenue and 5th Avenue 43rd Street between Vanderbilt Avenue and 6th Avenue 49th Street between Madison Avenue and Rockefeller Plaza 50th Street between Madison Avenue and Rockefeller Plaza 51st Street between Madison Avenue and 6th Avenue 54th Street between Madison Avenue and 6th Avenue 57th Street between Madison Avenue and 6th Avenue 59th Street between Madison Avenue and 6th Avenue 62nd Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue 63rd Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue 64th Street between Park Avenue and 5th Avenue 65th Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue 70th Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue 71st Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue 72nd Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue 78th Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue Madison Avenue between 42nd Street and 84th Street Transit Changes: To accommodate the crowds, the MTA will increase service on the LIRR, Metro-North, and NYC Subway: The Lexington Avenue Line (4, 5, 6) provides the best access to the parade. The 5 Av/53 St station (E, M) is a short walk from the parade route. Some stairs at the 77 St (6) station will be enter-only or exit-only. Extra trains will be available before and after the parade. The Grand Central Madison terminal provides easy access near the parade route. Alcohol bans: LIRR bans alcohol from midnight Saturday to 5 a.m. Monday; Metro-North bans alcohol all day Saturday. Expect reroutes on the following lines: M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M31, M50, M55, M57, M66, M72, M79 SBS, Q32, and most express buses. Riders should check for real-time updates. The Source This article uses information from parade organizers, the NYPD, the Associated Press, NYC DOT and more.
Globe and Mail
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Globe and Mail
In photos: St. Patrick's Day brings boisterous parades and celebrations around the world
St. Patrick's Day, the annual celebration of all things Irish, is being marked in cities around the world on Monday with boisterous parades and celebrations. Revellers during the annual St Patrick's Day parade in Dublin, Ireland. PAUL FAITH/AFP/Getty Images 1 of 18 Members of Bowling Green State University's Falcon Marching Band take part in the St. Patrick's Day parade in Dublin, Ireland. Clodagh Kilcoyne/Reuters 2 of 18 Britain's Kate, the Princess of Wales, pats the Irish Guards' Mascot dog Turlough Mor at Wellington Barracks in London. Kirsty Wigglesworth/The Associated Press 3 of 18 Medals and a traditional sprig of shamrock on the uniform of an Irish guard during the St Patrick's Day Parade in London. ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images 4 of 18 People enjoy St Patrick's Day at the famous The Quiet Man Irish Pub in the Melbourne suburb of Flemington, Australia. WILLIAM WEST/AFP/Getty Images 5 of 18 Lord Mayor of Belfast Micky Murray takes part in the St Patrick's Day Parade in Belfast. Liam McBurney/The Associated Press 6 of 18 People participate in Montreal's Saint Patrick's Day Parade in Montreal, Canada, on March 16, 2025. ANDREJ IVANOV/AFP/Getty Images 7 of 18 A reveller wearing a costume gestures in front of members of the Irish Army, ahead of the St. Patrick's Day parade in Dublin. Clodagh Kilcoyne/Reuters 8 of 18 Prime Minister Mark Carney greets people as he attends the 200th St. Patrick's Day Parade in Montreal March 16, 2025. Peter McCabe/Reuters 9 of 18 People participate in Montreal's Saint Patrick's Day Parade in Montreal, Canada, on March 16, 2025. ANDREJ IVANOV/AFP/Getty Images 10 of 18 Revellers gesture from a window as they watch the St. Patrick's Day parade in Dublin, Ireland. Clodagh Kilcoyne/Reuters 11 of 18 Revellers dressed in costumes pose for pictures ahead of the St. Patrick's Day parade in Dublin, Ireland. Clodagh Kilcoyne/Reuters 12 of 18 Members of street performance group Macnas take part in the St. Patrick's Day parade in Dublin, Ireland. Clodagh Kilcoyne/Reuters 13 of 18 Children watch the St. Patrick's Day parade in Dublin, Ireland March 17, 2025. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne Clodagh Kilcoyne/Reuters 14 of 18 Marching band members gather ahead of the St. Patrick's Day parade in Dublin, Ireland. Clodagh Kilcoyne/Reuters 15 of 18 Participants attend Dublin's St Patrick's Day Parade in Ireland.16 of 18 A reveller poses ahead of the St. Patrick's Day parade in Dublin, Ireland. Clodagh Kilcoyne/Reuters 17 of 18 Revellers pose for a photograph during the annual St Patrick's Day parade in Dublin. PAUL FAITH/AFP/Getty Images 18 of 18
CBS News
14-03-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Irish pub Harp and Fiddle prepares for increased business around St.Patrick's Day
With the Saint Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, many bars and restaurants in our area are sure to get huge crowds of people looking to celebrate. It's the the time of year when business increases for an Irish pub like Harp and Fiddle in the Strip District. "As a person who claims Irish nationality, I take a lot of pride in the holiday," said Dan Regan, a managing General Partner. This is Regan's first St. Patrick's Day since buying the business in January. "The preparation started in November" Regan said. "Booking the bands, and booking the tents, and all that stuff." He knows how big of a deal it is in the city. "We get in the neighborhood of a couple thousand people that come through the day," he said. The work has started in order to welcome all the people that will come Saturday and Monday. "Everything is cleared out of the inside pretty much," Regan said. There are two stages, one inside and one outside. "We'll be running both simultaneously," he said. Outside, there are two tents and a big patio set up. "The tent is gonna be packed." Inside of the pub, some of the preparation has been going on for days. "We started cooking food early in the week to get ready for this," Regan said. "We do about 300-400 pounds of Shepherd's Pie, a couple hundred pounds of lamb stew and then we'll sell about 1000 sandwiches probably over the weekend." They'll also be selling a lot of Irish beer being that it's a holiday. "People want Guinness when they come here," Regan said. "It's by far our number one seller on parade day and St. Patrick's Day." Regan says he's increasing the staff by about 50 percent for this. The hours may be long, but he says it's all worth it. "I'm looking forward to what we can do here, and seeing all the people come in and having a good time," Regan said.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Parade route, street closures and more: What to know about Saint Patrick's Day parade
Are you feeling lucky? Do you feel like wearing green? The Saint Patrick's Day Parade will soon be marching through Springfield. Nearly 100 entries are expected for the event that generally draws 10,000 to 15,000 people downtown. Here's what you need to know. The holiday is March 17, but the parade is Saturday, March 15, starting at noon. More: What is St. Patrick's Day? Why do we celebrate it, and why do we wear green? What to know Kylee Kazenzki of Virden will be leading the parade's festivities. Irish on her mother's side, Kylee is a graduate student at the University of Notre Dame. As a senior last year, she made school history when she became the first female Leprechaun to take the field at a Notre Dame football game. Kazenzki is one of four Leprechaun mascots this year, cheering on all sports and making appearances as an official ambassador of the university. She is currently seeking her master's degree in computer engineering. Kazenski also has begun Irish dancing as well as playing the Irish tin whistle and the banjo in the Notre Dame Céilí Band. Kazenski also studied in Ireland through the UND, with one of the courses being Mechanics of Traditional Irish Sports. The Grand Marshal each year chooses a charity to donate proceeds from the parade. St. John's Breadline is this year's recipient. The parade has donated over $25,000 in the last five years to various charities in the Springfield area. Adults 21 and older may buy a wristband allowing them to enjoy adult beverages outside of a licensed beverage establishment between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday. Wristbands cost $1 with proceeds benefiting the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee. The parade begins on Jefferson and Sixth Streets heading west to Fifth Street. The route then heads south on Fifth Street to Capitol Avenue. The procession then heads north on Sixth Street, where the family friendly area and the reviewing stand are located. The parade will head to Washington Avenue and then heading east to the Horace Mann parking lot. More: Daylight saving time right around the corner. What you need to know This year, which is the 41st annual for the parade, is themed, "Raise a Glass to the Irish Lass," which honors Irish women and Irish American women in history. Jefferson Street between Seventh and Ninth streets (parade staging area) will be closed no later than 8 a.m. Saturday. In addition, Monroe Street at Fourth Street will be closed for the parade and may remain closed into the evening. Food trucks will be selling fare on the brick portion Washington Street that is between Fifth and Sixth Streets. More: Illinois is among the best states to raise a family, according to a recent report Organizers are moving the reviewing stand onto Capitol Avenue so that more parade-goers can hear when floats are announced. For more information, head to or the group's Facebook page. Volunteers are being sought for the event. Tom Ackerman covers breaking news and trending news along with general news for the Springfield State Journal-Register. He can be reached at tackerman@ This article originally appeared on State Journal-Register: St. Patrick's Day parade in Springfield: What you need to know
