Coney Island's Mermaid Parade Kicks Off Summer with Nautical Costumes and Beach Ceremony
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Alexandra Hildreth, Amir Hamja
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The Mermaid Parade is an annual Coney Island tradition founded in 1983 by Dick Zigun that serves as the unofficial kickoff to summer. The parade features participants dressed in elaborate nautical-themed costumes including fishnets, glitter, metallic scales, and neon wigs, drawing thousands of spectators along Surf Avenue. The procession culminates in a beach ceremony that marks the opening of the ocean for summer swimming season. The crowd also participates in the theme, bringing their own nautical-inspired outfits.
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· 3 pulledOnce a year, a special attraction descends, coaxing thousands of guests to gather along Surf Avenue leading toward the boardwalk to watch and participate in the historic Mermaid Parade.
Founded in 1983 by Dick Zigun, the parade has served as the unofficial kickoff to the summer for over four decades.
Its procession culminates in a beach ceremony marking the opening of the ocean for the start of the summer swimming season.
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