The 43nd Annual Mermaid Parade - Coney Island
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The Mermaid Parade is the nation's largest art parade, and one of New York City's greatest summer events. It was created by CIUSA’s former Artistic Director, Dick Zigun, and is produced by Coney Island USA, the 501 (c)(3) not for profit arts organization located in the heart of Coney Island’s iconic amusement district.
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council.
Join your favorite MC's Shelly Watson & Bradford Scobie at the Judges VIP Area for the Ultimate Mermaid Parade Experience!
Parade Route
The Parade starts at 1pm, rain or shine, on West 21st and Surf Avenue. It rolls east to West 10th Street, where the marchers and push-pull floats proceed to the Boardwalk and continue their march to Steeplechase Plaza, under the Parachute Jump, where the Parade will disband.
After the parade, usually around 4pm, there’s a procession led from the Judge’s stands at 19th Street and Surf Avenue, through Maimonides Park Parking lot, to the beach. Marchers and spectators are welcome to join. Marchers can join the procession from the end of the parade route under the Parachute Jump. On the beach, the official beach ceremony will take place, and the ocean will be opened for the summer swimming season.
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