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Haitian Heritage Parade takes Manhattan for first time

Hundreds of people marched down Central Park West on Saturday for the annual Haitian Heritage Parade.

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Jun 3, 2023, 6:01 PM

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Hundreds of people marched down Central Park West on Saturday for the annual Haitian Heritage Parade.

It was the first time the parade was held in Manhattan. This year’s theme was “Haiti: Mother of Freedom.”

News 12’s Mary-Lyn Buckely was live at the parade where residents celebrated Haitian culture and history.

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