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Ed Koch, former mayor of New York, stated that subway beggars were using their take to buy drugs. And I found this to be true, even for those who on the hottest days carried their children with them.

J.D. considers himself lucky, AIDS test still clean. And he's alive after the last overdose turned his lips blue and nearly stopped his heart.

Fresh from the methadone program, J.D. 'normalizes' himself with valium after picking up a dime of crack.

A desperate J. D. Johnson, 37, over from Jersey to Harlem to buy crack. He has been using drugs since he was twelve years old, dealing since he was eighteen.

Friendly Kiss-One of the marchers says goodbye to a friend at the end of the day.

Taking a Break-Some of the participants take a short break near the end of the parade.

Police Work-Two policemen are encouraged to join in the festivities.

Carnival Time-Participants and spectators all join in the fun of the carnival.

Waiting to March-Waiting on Eastern Parkway before the start of the carnival.

Breakfast-Three women eat breakfast on the day of the carnival before joining the parade.