(Clearwisdom.net) On March 15, as the only Chinese group, Falun Gong practitioners were invited to participate in the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Boston.

The parade lasted three hours and went on for 3.2 miles. Over one million people viewed it, according to the parade organizers.

The Divine Land Marching Band

The band

The band

The band

Dragon dance team

Dragon dance

Many local political leaders, including congressman Stephen Lynch, state Senator Jack Hart, state representative Brian Wallace, and city councilors of Boston Changxian Yi and Michael Flaherty watched the parade.

The Falun Gong entry consisted of the Divine Land Marching Band, a motorcycle team and a dragon dance team. Their performances were warmly welcomed by spectators.

The motorcycle team carried large display boards, which conveyed information about Falun Gong and the persecution.