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Coney Island’s 36th Annual Mermaid Parade [PHOTOS]

CONEY ISLAND – On a hot, sunny Saturday, crowds gathered along Surf Avenue in Coney Island to check out the 36th Annual Mermaid Parade, a “celebration of ancient mythology and honky-tonk rituals of the seaside” performed each year. Writer Neil Gaiman served as King Neptune with his wife, singer Amanda Palmer

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Registration Now Open For Coney Island Mermaid Parade 2017

Mermaid Parade 2016. (Photo by Will Caruso)Southern Brooklyn’s sea kingdom has spoken! Registration is now open for the 35th annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade, for marchers, floats, antique cars, photographers, and revelers who want to take off their clothes. Get ready for colorful costumes to flood the boardwalk

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Mermaids, Sea Creatures, & Classic Cars Dazzle At Coney Island’s Mermaid Parade 2016 [Photos]

Photo by Will CarusoConey 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 Boardwalk. As usual, folks got creative with floats, and had fun accessorizing with pasties, umbrellas, and sequins. We

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Here’s What You Need To Know About This Weekend’s Mermaid Parade

By William CarusoColorful costumes will flood Coney Island for the annual Mermaid Parade. The massive art event, which takes place Saturday, June 18, begins at 1pm at West 21st Street and Surf Avenue, moving east to West 10th Street, and then south towards the boardwalk. Floats, cars, and marchers will

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Brooklyn Chamber’s Carlo Scissura Named King Neptune Of This Year’s Mermaid Parade

Courtesy of Carlo ScissuraConey Island’s 34th Annual Mermaid Parade is this weekend, and Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce President Carlo Scissura has been named King Neptune! The Dyker Heights resident, who also heads the Federation of Italian American Organizations (FIAO), told us he was thrilled to accept the honor, and

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Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Mermaid Parade, Cyclones Opening Day, Friday Fireworks

Photo by William CarusoThere is no denying summer is in full swing. Not only do the Cyclones kick off their season and the Friday fireworks return this week, the annual Mermaid Parade will also be filling up Coney Island with even more colorful characters than usual. There are also lots

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Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn This Weekend: Town Hall, Father’s Day Fun, Mermaid Parade 2015

Mermaid Parade 2012 (Photo via bettytsang via Flickr)Send us your own event listing by posting it for free on our new event calendar, or using our classifieds site, EverythingBK. Town Hall With 20+ City Agencies When: Thursday, June 18, 6pm – 8pm Where: John Dewey High School, 50 Avenue X

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What Do You Think Of Choice Of Dante And Chiara De Blasio As King & Queen Of Mermaid Parade?

The 32nd Annual Mermaid Parade is just around the corner, kicking off at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 21. Antique automobiles, wacky floats and scantily clad mermaids and mermen will roll down Surf Avenue and the boardwalk in New York City’s largest public celebration of art, artists and

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Photos: 2013 Mermaid Parade Triumphant In Face Of Near Sandy Cancellation

The 31st annual Mermaid Parade went off without a hitch on Saturday afternoon as thousands flocked to watch mermaids, mermen and other skimpily dressed revelers march in the sunshine on by the shores of Coney Island. According to a CBS report, the parade was headed by 30 Rock star Judah

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Mermaid Parade Saved!

Source: Debbie Egan via the New York Daily NewsHuzzah! The mermaids will be able to march down Surf Avenue after all. The Kickstarter campaign launched to save the annual event exceeded its $100,000 goal. The parade was in danger of becoming another victim of Superstorm Sandy after event organizers

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Coney Island Will Look Better Than Ever This Summer, But Mermaid Parade May Not Go Forward

Coney Island may have been battered by Superstorm Sandy last October, but local business operators are still hoping for a record summer, according to a report by Crain’s. Optimism for a full rebound of America’s Playground comes in the form of all the money and hard work poured

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Photos: Mermaid Day Parade 2012 [NSFW]

Southern Brooklyn’s most bizzare, colorful and apparel-eschewing festival, the Mermaid Parade, celebrated its 30th year in 2012, with thousands of revelers descending upon Coney Island for the event. Mermen, lady pirates, sailors and strippers snaked down Surf Avenue, rounded West 10th Street, and back over the Riegelmann Boardwalk, flashing

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Want To Be A TV Star? Just Dress Like A Mermaid!

The Coney Island Mermaid Parade is asking for help to promote this year’s Mermaid Parade on television early Saturday morning, requesting potential parade-goers to head into Manhattan and stand around lookin’ all fishy. According to their Facebook page, the CBS Early Show is looking for Mermaids to come hang

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Volunteer Mermaids/men Needed

We’re just three days away from what will most likely be the largest (and most politicized) Coney Island Mermaid Parade to date, and the organizers of the southern Brooklyn staple are calling out for volunteers. The event, which takes place this Saturday, June 20, relies on over 150 volunteers