Hundreds of Bronxites and local elected officials celebrated their community at the first annual NYC Council 12th District Community Engagement Service Day Parade on Saturday, August 6 at the intersection of Boston and East Gun Hill roads.

High School of Contemporary Arts students gave a extraordinary dance performance at Evander Childs High School.
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