Thousands made a splash at the 43rd annual Mermaid Parade at Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York on Saturday, June 21, 2025. The annual parade, which marks the unofficial start to summer, is the lar… ...

Fantastical sea creatures, mystical merfolk, antique cars, marching bands and dance troupes took over Coney Island on June 21, showcasing their splashy creativity at the 43rd annual Mermaid Parade.

The creatures of the Atlantic Ocean will shimmy up the beach and onto the boardwalk on June 21 as the 43rd annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade returns to mark the unofficial start of summer in Brooklyn ...

If you missed the Coney Island Mermaid Parade this year, don’t miss Forgotten NY’s extensve photo coverage of the event. “The annual event,” Kevin writes, “run by Dick Zigun’s Coney Island USA, is ...

The Mermaid Parade, a Coney Island tradition, returned to New York City for the 2025 celebration Saturday. The colorful art parade dates back to 1983 and marks the official start of summer.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Each year, thousands of New York City residents flock to the streets of Coney Island, Brooklyn, in an effort to catch a glimpse of the glamorous Mermaid Parade. This ...