Luis Damon kicks off Puerto Rican Pride Week
The festival is celebrating its 40th anniversary and it's the lead-up to the largest cultural celebration in the U.S., the Puerto Rican Day Parade, which will be held Sunday along 5th Avenue.
Singer and songwriter Luis Damon helps kick off Puerto Rican Pride Week on PIX11 Morning News.
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