Gear up and get your costume ready for The Mermaid Parade, which is held in celebration of the beginning of the summer season. A tradition that takes place on the Saturday closest to the calendar start of summer. The parade pays homage to the Coney Island Mardi Gras parades of the early 20th century. During this era, Coney Island was the primary amusement park destination for those in the New York area.
A celebration of ancient mythology and honky-tonk rituals of the seaside, it showcases over 3,000 creative individuals from all over the five boroughs and beyond, opening the summer with incredible art, entrepreneurial spirit and community pride. The parade highlights Coney Island Pageantry based on a century of many Coney parades, celebrates the artistic vision of the masses, and ensures that the summer season is a success by bringing hundreds of thousands of people to the amusement area in a single day.
The Mermaid Parade
Coney Island -At the Boardwalk thru West 17th St.
Stay Tuned…..June 18th, 2022
Starting at 1pm
