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Mermaid Parade returns to Coney Island for 40th anniversary

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Jun 18, 2022

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A couple brings out their best sailor and mermaid impression.
A couple brings out their best sailor and mermaid impression.
Stephen Yang

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Two women gleam in flower embedded outfits.
Two women gleam in flower embedded outfits.
Stephen Yang

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One women carried a super umbrella sprawling with flowers.
One women carried a super umbrella sprawling with flowers.
Stephen Yang

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A man cosplays as a rival to Aquaman on the Coney Island boardwalk.
A man cosplays as a rival to Aquaman on the Coney Island boardwalk.
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Two women dressed as an entire gold plated castle strut through the parade.
Two women dressed as an entire gold plated castle strut through the parade.
Stephen Yang

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Four women are decked out to be under the sea next to classic cars.
Four women are decked out to be under the sea next to classic cars.
Stephen Yang

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Two women pose with their fishy outfits.
Two women pose with their fishy outfits.
Stephen Yang

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The 2022 Coney Island Mermaid Parade in Coney Island, Brooklyn.
Thousands of parade goers were excited to celebrate on Coney Island board walk after two years.
Stephen Yang

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A humongous float caught people’s attention on the Coney Island boardwalk.
A humongous float caught people’s attention on the Coney Island boardwalk.
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The last Coney Island Mermaid Parade occurred in 2019.
The last Coney Island Mermaid Parade occurred in 2019.
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The annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade returned to full glory after a two-year hiatus from the pandemic.
The annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade returned to full glory after a two-year hiatus from the pandemic.
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Performers decked out in all gold and gray wigs dance out.
Performers decked out in all gold and gray wigs dance out.
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Parade goers wearing skimpy outfits party in Coney Island.
Parade goers wearing skimpy outfits party in Coney Island.
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A man kisses his beau’s hand on the Coney Island boardwalk.
A man kisses his beau’s hand on the Coney Island boardwalk.
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A woman can’t get enough of blue in her sea-inspired attire.
A woman can’t get enough of blue in her sea-inspired attire.
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A performer puts a finishing touch on a man's body painted in all green.
A performer puts a finishing touch on a man’s body painted in all green.
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Three women wearing elaborate designs pose in front of the famous Cyclone roller coaster.
Three women wearing elaborate designs pose in front of the famous Cyclone roller coaster.
Stephen Yang

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Two men and two women show off their aquaman attire.
Two men and two women show off their aquaman attire.
Stephen Yang

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Performers make their way to Coney Island on the subway.
Performers make their way to Coney Island on the subway.
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One man showed off a glossing crab head.
One man showed off a glossy crab head.
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Dick Zigun, the founder of the Coney Island Mermaid Parade, smiles while wearing a stash.
Dick Zigun, the founder of the Coney Island Mermaid Parade, smiles while wearing a stash.
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A woman donning purple, gray and yellow hair keeps herself cool with an umbrella.
A woman donning purple, gray and yellow hair keeps herself cool with an umbrella.
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