I extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Carlos Lezama. the Father of Brooklyns worldfamous West IndianAmerican Labor Day Carnival. TENSIONS OF REMARKS. Vol. 153. Pt. 2 Carlos Lezama was born of humble beginnings in the Caribbean nation of Trinidad & Tobago. What is now the largest outdoor summer festival in the United States began over 40 years ago as a small celebration of Caribbean immigrants in Harlem. It was initially held each February to coincide with Camival celebrations in Trinidad & Tobago. As the wintry weather typical of New York in February began to impact the nascent celebration.
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