ST LUCIE COUNTY

Haitian Flag Day celebrated in Port St. Lucie

"A lot of Haitian families migrate here and the younger generations tend to lose the connection to their history, background, and culture so, it's important that we have festivals like this to keep things going," said Barbara Beausejour, center, of Port St. Lucie, who pours coconut water for a customer before the Haitian Flag Day celebration on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie.  This is the fourth year for the free, family-friendly event which includes a parade, food, live music, arts and crafts and children's activities. Flag Day is the Haitian Independence Day.
"A lot of Haitian families migrate here and the younger generations tend to lose the connection to their history, background, and culture so, it's important that we have festivals like this to keep things going," said Barbara Beausejour, center, of Port St. Lucie, who pours coconut water for a customer before the Haitian Flag Day celebration on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie. This is the fourth year for the free, family-friendly event which includes a parade, food, live music, arts and crafts and children's activities. Flag Day is the Haitian Independence Day.
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Vendors set up for the Haitian Flag Day celebration on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie. This is the fourth year for the free, family-friendly event which includes a parade, food, live music, arts and crafts and children's activities.
Vendors set up for the Haitian Flag Day celebration on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie. This is the fourth year for the free, family-friendly event which includes a parade, food, live music, arts and crafts and children's activities.
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Vendors set up for the Haitian Flag Day celebration on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie. This is the fourth year for the free, family-friendly event which includes a parade, food, live music, arts and crafts and children's activities.
Vendors set up for the Haitian Flag Day celebration on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie. This is the fourth year for the free, family-friendly event which includes a parade, food, live music, arts and crafts and children's activities.
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Vendors set up for the Haitian Flag Day celebration on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie. This is the fourth year for the free, family-friendly event which includes a parade, food, live music, arts and crafts and children's activities.
Vendors set up for the Haitian Flag Day celebration on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie. This is the fourth year for the free, family-friendly event which includes a parade, food, live music, arts and crafts and children's activities.
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Vendors set up for the Haitian Flag Day celebration on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie. This is the fourth year for the free, family-friendly event which includes a parade, food, live music, arts and crafts and children's activities.
Vendors set up for the Haitian Flag Day celebration on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie. This is the fourth year for the free, family-friendly event which includes a parade, food, live music, arts and crafts and children's activities.
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Vendors set up for the Haitian Flag Day celebration on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie. This is the fourth year for the free, family-friendly event which includes a parade, food, live music, arts and crafts and children's activities.
Vendors set up for the Haitian Flag Day celebration on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie. This is the fourth year for the free, family-friendly event which includes a parade, food, live music, arts and crafts and children's activities.
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Vendors set up for the Haitian Flag Day celebration on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie. This is the fourth year for the free, family-friendly event which includes a parade, food, live music, arts and crafts and children's activities.
Vendors set up for the Haitian Flag Day celebration on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie. This is the fourth year for the free, family-friendly event which includes a parade, food, live music, arts and crafts and children's activities.
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Vendors set up for the Haitian Flag Day celebration on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie. This is the fourth year for the free, family-friendly event which includes a parade, food, live music, arts and crafts and children's activities.
Vendors set up for the Haitian Flag Day celebration on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie. This is the fourth year for the free, family-friendly event which includes a parade, food, live music, arts and crafts and children's activities.
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Vendors set up for the Haitian Flag Day celebration on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie. This is the fourth year for the free, family-friendly event which includes a parade, food, live music, arts and crafts and children's activities.
Vendors set up for the Haitian Flag Day celebration on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie. This is the fourth year for the free, family-friendly event which includes a parade, food, live music, arts and crafts and children's activities.
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Vendors set up for the Haitian Flag Day celebration on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie. This is the fourth year for the free, family-friendly event which includes a parade, food, live music, arts and crafts and children's activities.
Vendors set up for the Haitian Flag Day celebration on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie. This is the fourth year for the free, family-friendly event which includes a parade, food, live music, arts and crafts and children's activities.
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Vendors set up for the Haitian Flag Day celebration on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie. This is the fourth year for the free, family-friendly event which includes a parade, food, live music, arts and crafts and children's activities.
Vendors set up for the Haitian Flag Day celebration on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie. This is the fourth year for the free, family-friendly event which includes a parade, food, live music, arts and crafts and children's activities.
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Vendors set up for the Haitian Flag Day celebration on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie. This is the fourth year for the free, family-friendly event which includes a parade, food, live music, arts and crafts and children's activities.
Vendors set up for the Haitian Flag Day celebration on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie. This is the fourth year for the free, family-friendly event which includes a parade, food, live music, arts and crafts and children's activities.
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Vendors set up for the Haitian Flag Day celebration on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie. This is the fourth year for the free, family-friendly event which includes a parade, food, live music, arts and crafts and children's activities.
Vendors set up for the Haitian Flag Day celebration on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie. This is the fourth year for the free, family-friendly event which includes a parade, food, live music, arts and crafts and children's activities.
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Vendors set up for the Haitian Flag Day celebration on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie. This is the fourth year for the free, family-friendly event which includes a parade, food, live music, arts and crafts and children's activities.
Vendors set up for the Haitian Flag Day celebration on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie. This is the fourth year for the free, family-friendly event which includes a parade, food, live music, arts and crafts and children's activities.
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Vendors set up for the Haitian Flag Day celebration on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie. This is the fourth year for the free, family-friendly event which includes a parade, food, live music, arts and crafts and children's activities.
Vendors set up for the Haitian Flag Day celebration on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie. This is the fourth year for the free, family-friendly event which includes a parade, food, live music, arts and crafts and children's activities.
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Vendors set up for the Haitian Flag Day celebration on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie. This is the fourth year for the free, family-friendly event which includes a parade, food, live music, arts and crafts and children's activities.
Vendors set up for the Haitian Flag Day celebration on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie. This is the fourth year for the free, family-friendly event which includes a parade, food, live music, arts and crafts and children's activities.
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Vendors set up for the Haitian Flag Day celebration on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie. This is the fourth year for the free, family-friendly event which includes a parade, food, live music, arts and crafts and children's activities.
Vendors set up for the Haitian Flag Day celebration on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie. This is the fourth year for the free, family-friendly event which includes a parade, food, live music, arts and crafts and children's activities.
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Vendors set up for the Haitian Flag Day celebration on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie. This is the fourth year for the free, family-friendly event which includes a parade, food, live music, arts and crafts and children's activities.
Vendors set up for the Haitian Flag Day celebration on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie. This is the fourth year for the free, family-friendly event which includes a parade, food, live music, arts and crafts and children's activities.
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Vendors set up for the Haitian Flag Day celebration on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie. This is the fourth year for the free, family-friendly event which includes a parade, food, live music, arts and crafts and children's activities.
Vendors set up for the Haitian Flag Day celebration on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie. This is the fourth year for the free, family-friendly event which includes a parade, food, live music, arts and crafts and children's activities.
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