Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn is considering moving the St. Patrick's Day Parade out of South Boston after ten people were arrested for disorderly conduct during the event, which drew record-breaking crowds. Flynn expressed concern about the neighborhood's ability to sustain an "anything goes" attitude with a million visitors and emphasized the need to meet basic standards of decency, stating that the people of South Boston deserve to be treated with respect. It is unclear whether Flynn will formally propose relocating the parade.
South Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn suggests moving the St. Patrick's Day Parade out of South Boston due to concerns about public drinking, violence, and disrespect for the neighborhood. This comes after 10 arrests and reports of disorderly conduct during this year's parade. Flynn calls for major changes and a zero tolerance policy for such behavior, stating that the neighborhood cannot sustain an "anything goes" attitude. The parade has been a tradition in South Boston since 1901, but Flynn believes it may be time for a change.
Kate Middleton was replaced by Lady Ghika as a stand-in for the St Patrick's Day Parade, where she was honored by the Irish Guards in her absence as the honorary colonel. Lady Ghika presented the Irish Guards' mascot with a shamrock, continuing the tradition. Kate, who is recovering from abdominal surgery, sent her well wishes to the public on the occasion, and a video of the Irish Guards rehearsing for the parade was shared on social media. Last year, Kate attended the ceremony herself, and during the same event, she addressed the guard with a heartfelt speech, expressing her pride and commitment to supporting them in her role as their Colonel.
NYC Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh was jeered at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade after her department vowed to pursue Trump-supporting FDNY members who booed NY Attorney General Letitia James at a promotion ceremony. The protesters chanted Trump's name and heckled Kavanagh as she marched past Trump Tower, prompting criticism from elected officials, union leaders, and civil rights lawyers. FDNY Chief of Department John Hodgens initially stated that the department would "hunt down" those involved, but later walked back on his comments, clarifying that there was no investigation into the booing. The controversy stems from James' civil fraud case against former President Donald Trump, which resulted in a $454 million judgment against him.
The Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade is happening today, featuring traditional bands, dance troupes, and floats in Downtown Pittsburgh. The parade can be streamed live on various platforms, and is expected to attract up to 200,000 spectators. Various transportation options and parking information are provided for attendees.
Kate Middleton will miss the St. Patrick's Day parade for the first time in years due to ongoing recovery from abdominal surgery, despite being honored as the honorary Colonel of the Irish Guards. Speculation about her health and whereabouts has increased as she has not been seen in public since the surgery, with internet rumors circulating about edited photos and her absence.
Ridon Kola, a New York man, was arrested for allegedly threatening to kill the mayor of Yonkers and city police officers during a St. Patrick's Day parade. Kola is accused of posting threatening messages on social media, including "slaughtering" and "crucifying" members of the Yonkers Police Department. He was taken into custody one day before the parade on charges of threatening interstate communications. Kola faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison if convicted.
An ISIS sympathizer, Ridon Kola, was arrested and charged with federal charges after making menacing messages directed at the police and city officials in Yonkers, New York, and social media posts "declaring war on America." Kola allegedly threatened to "slaughter" cops and "kill the fat rat mayor" of Yonkers during a St. Patrick's Day Parade. Federal prosecutors connected Kola to ISIS using several social media posts that he allegedly made, including supportive messages about Sayfullo Saipov, who was convicted for his ISIS-inspired terrorist attack in New York City that killed eight people on a bike path on Halloween 2017.
An ISIS sympathizer, Ridon Kola, was arrested and charged with federal charges after threatening to "slaughter" cops and "kill the fat rat mayor" of Yonkers, New York, during a St. Patrick's Day Parade. Kola allegedly made menacing messages directed at the police and city officials and social media posts "declaring war on America." Federal prosecutors connected Kola to ISIS using several social media posts that he allegedly made, including supportive messages about Sayfullo Saipov, who was convicted for his ISIS-inspired terrorist attack in New York City that killed eight people on a bike path on Halloween 2017.
The St. Patrick's Day Parade in Yonkers will have heightened security after a man, Ridon Kola, made threats to kill police officers at the event. Kola, who expressed support for Islamic extremism, was arrested for making escalating threats of violence against law enforcement and others dating back to November 2021. Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano says the parade will go on and just like every other year, but security will be a priority. Kola is charged with making threatening interstate communications, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison if he is convicted.
A New York man who expressed support online for the Islamic State is charged with plotting to kill police officers and threatening to kill a mayor on the street where the local St. Patrick’s Day parade was slated to be held. Ridon Kola, 32, was arrested and charged with making threatening interstate communications. Over several months, Kola made several posts supporting the terror group and threats against the Yonkers Police Department in connection with the city's parade, which will be held Saturday.
Irish professional mixed martial artist Conor McGregor joined the Savannah St. Patrick's Day Parade with his family, stating that he had to check out one of the biggest parades in the world. McGregor also made a special stop to meet some of the first responders.
The NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade returns for its 262nd edition after a two-year hiatus caused by the pandemic. The parade will be televised nationally and internationally through NBC 4 New York and will highlight the issue of food insecurity in the city and the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. The parade will start at Fifth Avenue and 44th Street and will include elected officials and a variety of bands and other groups. Spectators can watch along Fifth Avenue from 48th Street to 55th Street.
