Jun. 24, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen & Erica Price
Scores of colorful mermaids and sea creatures braved scorching heat and a summer storm on Saturday for the 42nd annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade.
Jun. 19, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
Over more than four decades, the Coney Island Mermaid Parade — the marquee summer event in Coney Island, a haven for artistic and off-beat New Yorkers — has become known for its extravagant, glittering aesthetic.
Jun. 12, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil
Weeks ahead of Coney Island’s storied Mermaid Parade, the neighborhood’s local library debuted a new art exhibit dedicated to the extravagant aquatic creatures.
May. 23, 2024 By Adam Daly
As the temperatures rise and the cost of living continues to squeeze budgets, finding ways to enjoy the summer in the city without breaking the bank is essential.
May. 14, 2024 By Jada Camille
Clear the Coney Island boardwalk! The historic stretch will soon play host to the 42nd annual Mermaid Parade on Saturday, June 22, as costume-clad Brooklynites prepare to partake in the peninsula’s most popular summer celebration.
Jun. 19, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
Coney Island hosted its 41st annual Mermaid Parade on June 17, with thousands of sea-faring sirens taking to the streets to celebrate the event.