Mermaid Parade 2025 p1

 

I was watching an old episode of CSI:NY the other day, and someone asked what the Mermaid Parade was.

Mac’s reply – “It’s the annual whack fest held in Coney Island kicking off the summer season.”

I couldn’t have said it better myself.

It’s the ultimate NYC experience – fun, inclusive and very weird.

No wonder it’s my favorite parade.

Mermaids abound of course.

But so do sea creatures of various types.

That gives most people enough room to stay on theme but still show off their creativity.

Still some, like the Weiner Sisters with their tribute to Nathan’s – yes those are hot dog buns in their hair and hot dogs on their dresses - go a bit off course.

And others… Well let’s just say that I love the look but I’m having trouble finding the connection to the sea.

I’ll post a second set of pics in a couple of weeks.  Meanwhile, here are some from 2023…

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2023/06/the-mermaid-parade.html

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2023/07/mermaid-parade-2.html

Cheers!

PJ

 

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