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Coney Island’s Mermaid Parade is Saturday: Here's what you need to know

“It’s just a terrific, terrific party.”

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Kerry Shaw

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Mermaid Parade makes waves in triumphant Coney Island return

The summer kickoff event was a swimming success in Coney Island as the 40th Mermaid Parade made its way down Surf Avenue.

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Scott Heins

News

Mermaid Parade 2022: 'Greatest underwater safari' set for Coney Island return on Saturday

After being sidelined by the pandemic in 2020 and 2021, the beloved event made of mermaids, sea creatures and sailors is back to celebrate its 40th year.

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Catalina Gonella

Arts & Entertainment

2021 Coney Island Mermaid Parade Canceled Because Of COVID Concerns

"The risks to our sponsors, patrons, community and our wonderful staff—who have risen to every challenge—were too much to bear."

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Ben Yakas

Arts & Entertainment

Coney Island's Mermaid Parade Will Return To Dry Land In September

Start getting your best "Pirates Of Penzance" cosplay outfit together, because the 39th Annual Mermaid Parade is happening September 12th.

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Ben Yakas

Arts & Entertainment

Coney Island's Mermaid Parade May Return In The Flesh This Summer, Organizers Hope

The parade’s date is yet to be determined.

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Sophia Chang

Arts & Entertainment

Photos: Coney Island Packed To The Gills For 37th Annual Mermaid Parade

Tens of thousands of sea creatures threw a huge party at the beach.

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Scott Lynch

Arts & Entertainment

Photos: Thousands Of Sea Creatures Party At Coney Island's Mermaid Parade

The 36th annual summer celebration attracted a ton of spectators to Coney Island's Surf Avenue and boardwalk over the weekend.

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Scott Lynch

Arts & Entertainment

NSFW Photos: Rainy Mermaid Parade Is A Glorious, Nearly-Naked Party

Debbie Harry and Chris Stein served honorably as Queen Mermaid and King Neptune

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Scott Lynch

Arts & Entertainment

The Coney Island Mermaid Parade Is In Trouble

The nonprofit organization that runs the event experienced some "fairly serious financial crisis events" in recent months, according to its director.

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Emma Whitford

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