> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://bklyner.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Mermaids, Sea Creatures & Classic Cars Dazzle At Coney Island’s Mermaid Parade 2016 [Photos] - URL: https://bklyner.com/merpeople-muscle-cars-bensonhurst/ - Published: 2016-06-20T19:25:40.000Z - Updated: 2016-06-20T19:28:12.000Z - Author: Rachel Silberstein - Tags: Arts & Culture, Bensonhurst, Events, Nonsponsored, Photos, Western Brooklyn, Coney Island, mermaid parade 2016, photo series, surf avenue, #wp ![Photo by Will Caruso](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_9945.jpg) Photo by Will Caruso Coney Island’s Mermaid Parade was more colorful and sparkly than ever this year, as mermaids, sailors, sea creatures, fairies, and princesses stomped down Surf Avenue and then the Reigelmann Boardwalk. As usual, folks got creative with floats, and had fun accessorizing with pasties, umbrellas, and sequins. We spotted mythical characters of all ages, shapes, and sizes. There were costumed babies, mamas, grandmas and grampas — and even a dog! Of course, our favorite costume belonged to [Bensonhurst’s own Carlo Scissura](/?s=carlo+scissura#.V2hDgZMrI9e), President of Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce and head of Federation of Italian American Organizations (FIAO), who [was named King Neptune](/brooklyn-chambers-carlo-scissura-named-king-neptune-mermaid-parade-2016/#.V2hB6ZMrI9c) and showed up looking like a Greek god (of the sea). > Great day in [#ConeyIsland](https://twitter.com/hashtag/ConeyIsland?src=hash&ref=bklyner.com) at [#mermaidparade2016](https://twitter.com/hashtag/mermaidparade2016?src=hash&ref=bklyner.com) led by [#KingNeptune](https://twitter.com/hashtag/KingNeptune?src=hash&ref=bklyner.com) [@CarloScissura](https://twitter.com/CarloScissura?ref=bklyner.com)! [pic.twitter.com/dSi5CjcS8L](https://t.co/dSi5CjcS8L?ref=bklyner.com) > > — Brooklyn Chamber (@BrooklynChamber) [June 18, 2016](https://twitter.com/BrooklynChamber/status/744258776107147264?ref=bklyner.com) Didn’t make to this year’s parade? No worries, neighbor and photographer Will Caruso managed to capture 136 photos of glamorous mer-people and mer-cars for us. Check it out: ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_rabbitdays-150x150.jpg) Image via [Rabbit Days and Dumplings](https://www.facebook.com/RabbitDays/photos/pb.428757640518985.-2207520000.1430860838./428757753852307/?type=3&theater) ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_prescriptions_kimcheelicious_Instagram-150x150.png) Photo by ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_custard_shakeshack-150x150.jpg) Photo via [Shake Shack](https://www.facebook.com/shakeshack/photos/a.501838315181.394648.124653650181/10155326007290182/?type=3&theater) ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/ssn_parkslopelibrary_booksale-150x150.jpg) hoto via [Friends of Park Slope Library](https://www.facebook.com/FriendsofParkSlopeLibrary/photos/pb.289590644504476.-2207520000.1430921806./570501446413393/?type=3&theater) ![brunch drinks at backyard](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_backyard_drinks-150x150.jpg) ![brunch at backyard](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_backyard_brunch-150x150.jpg) ![bar at brunch at backyard](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_backyard_inside-150x150.jpg) ![phat stax at brunch at backyard](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_backyard_phatstax-150x150.jpg) Phat Stax with pancakes ![garlic-cheese grits at brunch at backyard](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_backyard_grits-150x150.jpg) ![green eggs at brunch at backyard](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_backyard_greeneggs-150x150.jpg) Green Eggs ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Screen-Shot-2015-05-06-at-3.48.26-PM-150x150.png) Photo by [rigel319](https://instagram.com/p/14GYDEOPKd/?taken-by=rigel319&ref=bklyner.com) ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_dogstairs_sirirebecca_Instagram-150x150.png) Photo by [sirirebecca](https://instagram.com/p/2WJxG-ljp9/?taken-by=sirirebecca&ref=bklyner.com) ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_farmersmarket-150x150.jpg) ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_manicure_Angie-Chung_Flickr-150x150.jpg) Photo by [Angie Chung](https://www.flickr.com/photos/yellowskyphotography/5744947212?ref=bklyner.com) ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_missekatarina-150x150.jpg) A contortionist joins nine other performers for a sideshow variety show on Sunday. Photo via [Miss Ekaterina](https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=499052486819215&set=pb.100001434031423.-2207520000.1431031367.&type=3&theater) ![pollen-covered cars in park slope](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_pollen-150x150.jpg) ![ivy garden under renovations at 246 4th Ave](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_ivygarden_reno-150x150.jpg) ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/City-Harvest-drive-702x468-150x150.jpg) The food donated to City Harvest will go to more than 500 soup kitchens, food pantries and other programs across the city. Photo via [City Harvest](https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestNYC/photos/pb.29095531180.-2207520000.1431094470./10153066434336181/?type=3&theater). ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/440x660-4-150x150.jpeg) Photo via [Corcoran](http://www.corcoran.com/nyc/Listings/Display/3441327?ref=bklyner.com) ![shoe display at Good Footing in park slope](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSCF1692-150x150.jpg) ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSCF1688-150x150.jpg) Philip Chaitman outside of Good Footing ![tulips in prospect park](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_tulips_sja-150x150.jpg) Photo by [SJ Avery](https://twitter.com/brooklynsja?ref=bklyner.com) ![sunset from the 4th Ave/9th St subway platform](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_4th9th_subway_sunset-150x150.jpg) Photo by Park Slope Stoop ![graffiti reading "kindness" in park slope, brooklyn](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_kindness-150x150.jpg) ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/wgsb_workshop_lullabybaby_800x571_emailer_2015apr14_2-150x150.jpg) ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Screen-Shot-2015-05-11-at-12.23.37-PM-150x150.png) ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_tattooedladies_morbid-150x150.jpg) Image via [Morbid Anatomy Museum](http://morbidanatomymuseum.org/event/the-american-tattooed-ladies-1840-2015/?ref=bklyner.com) ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_logo.ico) ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_dogstroller_bassybob_Instagram-150x150.png) Photo by [bassybob](https://instagram.com/p/2jdtKmJKym/?taken-by=bassybob&ref=bklyner.com) ![barclay body care spa at 77 5th avenue in park slope](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_barclaybody-150x150.jpg) ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_dreamland_roller-150x150.jpg) Photo via [Dreamland Roller Disco](http://www.dreamlandrollerrink.com/purple-rain-party/?ref=bklyner.com#bwg33/6190) ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_youthoppsummit-150x150.jpg) ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_treeguards_twitter-150x150.jpg) Photo by [‏@DeeLynn](https://twitter.com/DeeLynn/status/596456056852742144?ref=bklyner.com) ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_Gustafer-Yellowgold-150x150.jpg) Photo via [Gustafer Yellowgold](https://www.facebook.com/gustaferyellowgold/photos/pb.34216868463.-2207520000.1431450083./10153125497908464/?type=3&theater) ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_brooklynhalf-150x150.jpg) Photo via [Airbnb Brooklyn 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via [GrowNYC](https://www.facebook.com/GrowNYC/photos/pb.270665889709.-2207520000.1431544439./10153224033224710/?type=3&theater) ![store cat on 5th avenue in park slope](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_doublecat-150x150.jpg) ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_fido_pupnic-150x150.jpg) ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_atonalhits_fb-150x150.jpg) Photo via [aTonal Hits](https://www.facebook.com/aTonalHits/photos/pb.135479073258908.-2207520000.1431633341./391888064284673/?type=3&theater) ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_dandelion_naykiidotcom_Instagram-150x150.png) Photo by [naykiidotcom](https://instagram.com/p/2qdTHExEUw/?taken-by=naykiidotcom&ref=bklyner.com) ![no parking for fabulous fifth avenue fair](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_noparking_streetfair-150x150.jpg) ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/print_1-150x150.jpg) Photo via [Corcoran](http://www.corcoran.com/nyc/Listings/Display/3431288?ref=bklyner.com) ![carnem dinner menu](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/carnem_dinner1-150x150.jpg) Carnem’s menu of appetizers, salads, fish, and more (click to enlarge) ![carnem dinner menu](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/carnem_dinner2-150x150.jpg) Carnem’s steaks and chops menu (click to enlarge) ![carnem cocktail menu](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Carnem-Cocktail-List-150x150.jpg) Carnem’s cocktail menu (click to enlarge) ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_carnem_sign-150x150.jpg) ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/carnem_Space-150x150.jpg) Head through the dining area to reach the outdoor space at Carnem. Photo by Rebecca Fondren. ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/carnem_Branzino-150x150.jpg) The menu also includes fish, pasta, and more. (Photo by Rebecca Fondren) ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/carnem_Steaks-150x150.jpg) The focus is on USDA Prime Certified Angus beef. (Photo by Rebecca Fondren) ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/carnem_Drinks-150x150.jpg) The cocktail list was designed by a vet of PDT. (Photo by Rebecca Fondren) ![dogs hanging in front of the 7th avenue f/g subway station in park slope](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_subway_dogs-150x150.jpg) Photo by Park Slope Stoop ![sunset over park slope](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_spring_sunset-150x150.jpg) ![juble juice & salad bar coming to park slope](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_jumblecomingsoon-150x150.jpg) ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_snapimpression_crop-150x150.png) ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_snapimpression-150x150.jpg) ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/octosalad-1-150x150.jpg) Octopus salad at Anatolian Gyro ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_community_tiny_lauren-150x150.jpg) Photo by Lauren Gann ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/sb_ilforneto_salmon-150x150.jpg) ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/coney-island-taste-ceviche-1-702x470-150x150.jpg) Ceviche mixto at Coney Island Taste ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/coney-island-taste-ceviche-1-3-702x439-150x150.jpg) ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/sb_liman_St-702x702-150x150.jpg) St. Peters Fish at Liman ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_bb_fb-150x150.jpg) The in-progress interior. Photo via [Brooklyn Burgers & Beers](https://www.facebook.com/BrooklynBurgersandBeer/photos/pcb.1422091118100413/1422090721433786/?type=1&theater) ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_clemetes_lobster_kookkaepanika-150x150.png) Lobsters at Clemente’s. (Photo by [kookkaepanika](https://instagram.com/p/2UZ6r8N-CX/?ref=bklyner.com)) ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_yiasou-150x150.png) Photo by [Yiasou](https://instagram.com/p/yfvj4AtzF3/?ref=bklyner.com) ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_amyshearn_litatlark-150x150.jpg) Amy Shear at Lit at Lark (photo via [Lit at Lark](https://www.facebook.com/litatlark/photos/pb.528192820587606.-2207520000.1432050574./528194510587437/?type=3&theater)) ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_Kate-Bolick-150x150.jpg) [Spinster: Making a Life of One’s Own](http://www.katebolick.com/spinster/?ref=bklyner.com), by [Kate Bolick](https://www.facebook.com/official.kate.bolick/photos/pb.375956039263268.-2207520000.1432050725./376062739252598/?type=3&theater) ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_kids_prospectpark-150x150.jpg) Photo by Virginia Freire, via [Prospect Park](https://www.facebook.com/ProspectParkBrooklyn/photos/a.10150175295370385.403398.10150099384115385/10155428628260385/?type=3&theater) ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_head_mitzpa_Instagram-150x150.png) Photo by [mitzpa](https://instagram.com/p/22WIyUlDC8/?ref=bklyner.com) ![sumi sushi at 287 flatbush avenue](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_sushi_flatbush-150x150.jpg) ![backyard at bagel pub in park slope](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_bagelpub_backyard-150x150.jpg) ![everything bagel from bagel pub in park slope](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_bagelpub_everythingbagel-150x150.jpg) Photo by Park Slope Stoop ![iced coffee and everything bagel from bagel pub in park slope](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_bagelpub_bagel-150x150.jpg) Photo by Park Slope Stoop ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/cookies-150x150.jpg) ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pss_nycbeachbus-150x150.png) Photo via [NYC Beach Bus](https://instagram.com/p/2yL2XlkIE1/?taken-by=nycbeachbus&ref=bklyner.com)