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August

U.S. Open Tennis Championships

The final grand slam event of the tennis season draws top competitors to Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens. Call 1-800-GOTENNIS (1-800-468-3664) or go online at www.usopen.org.

West Indian American Day Parade

Held over the Labor Day weekend in Brooklyn, this parade celebrates the traditional harvest carnival native to Trinidad and Tobago. Find more information on the Web at www.carnaval.com, or call 718-467-1797.

Harlem Week in Upper Manhattan

This is a day-long celebration of African American culture. Held along 125th Street, it features dancing, performances, crafts, and food. For more information, call 212-862-7200.

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