Mamdani to skip annual Israel Day parade over pro-Palestinian support

Published May 31, 2026 9:13am ET



New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will not attend the city’s annual parade celebrating Israel on Sunday, breaking with a decades-long tradition observed by New York mayors and other elected officials due to his support for Palestinian rights.

Mamdani confirmed the decision during a public safety briefing this week, saying he pledged during his mayoral campaign that he would not participate in the parade because of his views on the Israeli government. 

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