> ## 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. # Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Mermaid Parade, Cyclones Opening Day, Friday Fireworks - URL: https://bklyner.com/things-to-do-in-southern-brooklyn-mermaid-parade-cyclones-opening-day-friday-fireworks-sheepshead-bay/ - Published: 2016-06-13T21:21:46.000Z - Updated: 2016-06-13T21:21:46.000Z - Author: Alex Ellefson - Tags: Events, Nonsponsored, Sheepshead Bay, Southern Brooklyn, Coney Island, mermaid parade, southern brooklyn, things to do, #wp ![Photo by William Caruso](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/mermaid-parade.jpg) Photo by William Caruso There 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 of other great community events to check out. Send us your own event listing by posting it for free on[ our new event calendar](/calendar/), or using our classifieds site, [EverythingBK](http://www.everythingbk.com/?ref=bklyner.com). **62nd Precinct Community Council Meeting** **When:** Tuesday, June 14, 7:30pm **Where:** Saint Finbar Scanlan Center, 1839 Bath Avenue **What:** Meet with the precinct’s top officers and share concerns about crime and safety in the neighborhood. Awards will also be given to FDNY and BVAS members who helped save the life of a patient during winter storm Jonas. **How much:** Free **More info:** Call the precinct’s community affairs office at 718-236-2501. [**Short-Form Video Techniques**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-2016-coney-island-library-free-bric-media-classes-tickets-24115248357?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Wednesday, June 15, 3 – 5pm **Where:** Coney Island Library, 1901 Mermaid Avenue (Near West 19th Street) **What:** Learn how to use for mobile device to make compelling videos in this class by BRIC. The class will also cover scriptwriting, storyboarding, frame composition, and how to get the best audio and lighting. You’ll also learn to use the editing software program Movie Maker. **How much:** Free **More info:** Register [here](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-2016-coney-island-library-free-bric-media-classes-tickets-24115248357?ref=bklyner.com). [**Carnival and Bike Etching**](https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=614472845388213&set=a.368600459975454.1073741830.100004765095752&type=3&theater) **When:** Wednesday, June 15, 4pm **Where:** Avenue P and Bedford Avenue **What:** Flatbush Shomrim, with support from Senator Simcha Felder and Councilman Chaim Deutsch, is holding their annual outdoor carnival. There will be carnival rides, including rock climbing and a 30-foot slide, as well as food and raffle prizes. You can also pick up bike helmets, reflectors, and you can get you bike engraved with a serial number to help NYPD return it to you if it’s stolen. **How much:** Free [**Manhattan Beach Community Group Meeting**](http://www.manhattanbeachbrooklyn.org/?p=642&ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Wednesday, June 15, 7:30pm **Where:** PS 195, 131 Irwin Street (Near Hampton Avenue) **What:** A Con Edison representative will be speaking about power outages and brown outs in the area. There will also be a discussion about Vision Zero projects in the area and an intitiative to replace trees damaged by Superstorm Sandy. **How much:** Free **Madison-Marine-Homecrest Civic Association Meeting** **When:** Thursday, May 19, 7:30pm **Where:** Carmine Carro Community Center, Fillmore Avenue, between Madison Place & Marine Parkway. **What:** There will be reports from elected officials about neighborhood issues and news, as well as an announcment about the Mary Powell Awards for students at Cunningham JHS and Marine Park JHS. **How much:** Free [**Cyclones Opening Day**](http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=CYC%5FPLAGENCY&pid=8156658&ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Friday, June 17, 7pm **Where:** MCU Park, 904 Surf Avenue, near West 17th Street **What:** he Cyclones open their 2016 season against the cross-bridge rival Staten Island Yankees. Stick around after the game and enjoy a fireworks spectacular that will light up the night sky. **How much:** $10 – $17 **More info:** Buy tickets [here](http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=CYC%5FPLAGENCY&pid=8156658&ref=bklyner.com). [**Coney Island Friday Night Fireworks**](https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/coney-island-beach-and-boardwalk/events/2016/06/17/coney-island-friday-night-fireworks?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Friday, June 17, 9:30 – 10:30pm **Where:** Coney Island Boardwalk, between West 10th Street and West 15th Street **What:** Coney Island kicks of the first of weekly fireworks through the beginning of August. **How much:** Free **More info:** 718-594-7895 [**34th Annual Mermaid Parade**](http://www.coneyisland.com/programs/mermaid-parade?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Saturday, June 18, 1pm **Where:** Parade starts at West 21st Street and Surf Avenue **What:** Join in this annual celebration that captures the spirit of Coney Island. The parade highlights Coney Island Pageantry based on a century of many Coney parades. **How much:** Free **More info:** Register in advance and learn more [here](http://www.coneyisland.com/mermaid-parade-registration-page?ref=bklyner.com). [**New York Road Runners Open Run**](https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/marine-park/events/2016/06/19/nyrr-open-run-marine-park?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Sunday, June 19, 9 – 10am **Where:** Marine Park, near Fillmore Avenue and Madison Place. **What:** Get some fresh air and exercise! Join with your neighbors for a run through Marine Park. **How much:** Free [**Rain Barrel Giveaway**](https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=611069382395226&set=a.368600459975454.1073741830.100004765095752&type=3&theater) **When:** Sunday, June 19, 10am – 2pm **Where:** James Madison High School, 3787 Bedford Avenue **What:** Go green and cut down on your water bill. City Councilman Chaim Deutsch, with support from the Department of Environmental Protection and Department of Sanitation, is hosting a rain barrel giveaway. Claim yours! **How much:** Free **More info:** Call Councilman Deutsch’s district office at 718-368-9176.