Crowds Celebrate Dominican Day Parade On Fifth Avenue
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A sea of Dominican Republic flags waved over 5th Avenue for this year's Dominican Day Parade

Health Plus's Special Events Coordinator Daniel Campbell, Assemblyman Adriano Espaillat, Public Advocate for the City of New York Betsy Gotbaum, Sgt. Juan Espinal of Washington D.C.'s Metropolitan Police Department, and Councilman Miguel Martinez

Johnny Ventura, famous musician from the Dominican Republic, stands with two costumed revelers at this year's Dominican Day Parade

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