OUTVETS will be allowed to march in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in South Boston after the council reversed their decision that had previously barred them.

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I am with my State Senator on this one and have made other plans for my family for Sunday.

Before the invitation was extended and accepted Friday night, state Senator Linda Dorcena Forry, whose district includes South Boston, said she will not join the parade regardless.

“It is unacceptable to exclude anyone in our community. But the council has chosen to exclude the best of us: Veterans who have bravely served our country and put their lives on the line for our freedoms,” the senator said.

“I know this community does not share these ignorant beliefs. It is shameful that nine individuals would deny veterans the opportunity to march in a parade.”