the parade does not like anyone bringing ANY political agenda of their own into the ranks of those who march, thus neither a so-labeled “gay” contingent” nor a so-labeled “pro life” contingent has been allowed to march, which makes the parade an equal opportunity discriminator - against any personal politics
The ancient order of Hibernians are outspoken in their anti abortion position
They don’t do a march for life at the st Patrick’s day parade but it is known that they have this position. And they use it, I think, appropriately, the marched for life in Ireland when legalized abortion was getting pushed recently
And the AOH keeps political groups from taking over the parade. They don’t need a sign that says we’re pro life. They’re the leaders of a catholic parade