Tuesday, March 24, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Storyland Book Lounge Inc.
610 Exterior Street, Bronx, NY 10451
The Historic Districts Council (HDC) and the Garifuna Coalition USA, Inc., are delighted to welcome you to the launch of our Six to Celebrate walking tour guidebook of the Garifuna Diaspora. The HDC developed this brochure in partnership with the Garifuna Coalition USA. It features the sites of the Happy Land Memorial Walking Tour, a project that stands as a powerful testament to the long and enduring Garifuna presence in New York City.
The featured sites offer a glimpse into this community’s rich history, inviting you to explore further and support efforts to protect, preserve, and celebrate its unique legacy. We extend our sincerest gratitude to our community partners, volunteers, and the Garifuna families who have shared their stories and homes with us. Your contributions have made this project a true celebration of resilience, tradition, and community.
This event will feature a live performance of Garifuna music, a short history of the Garifuna Diaspora, stories from Garifuna business owners featured in the brochure, plus more.
$5
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The Historic Districts Council extends its deepest gratitude to the following for their invaluable support:
• The Six to Celebrate is generously supported by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature. Additional support is provided by New York City Councilmembers Shaun Abreu, Erik Bottcher, Gale A. Brewer, Cristopher Marte, Julie Menin, Keith Powers and Lincoln Restler.
• The Families and Individuals of the Garifuna Community
• Our Dedicated Volunteers
• Angel Munoz, Six to Celebrate brochure consultant
•Sulma Arzu-Brown, Executive Director of Storyland Book Launch, Inc.