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| IPTC INFO | | Caption | The Mermaid Parade is a completely original creation that is that nation's largest art parade and one of New York City's greatest summer events. Founded in 1983 by Coney Island USA the not-for-profit arts organization that also produces the Coney island Circus Sideshow the Mermaid Parade pays homage to Coney Island's forgotten Mardi Gras which lasted from 1903 to 1954 and draws from a host of other sources resulting in a wonderful and wacky event that is unique to Coney Island. The Mermaid Parade celebrates the sand the sea the salt air and the beginning of summer as well as the history and mythology of Coney Island Coney Island pride and artistic self-expression. The Parade is characterized by participants dressed in hand-made costumes as Mermaids Neptunes various sea creatures the occasional wandering lighthouse Coney Island post card or amusement ride as well as antique cars marching bands drill teams and the odd yacht pulled on flatbed. Each year a different celebrity King Neptune and Queen Mermaid rule over the proceedings riding in the Parade and assisting in the opening of the Ocean for the summer swimming season by marching down the Beach from the Boardwalk cutting through Ribbons representing the seasons and tossing fruit into the Atlantic to appease the Sea Gods. | | Headline | JUNE: Neptunes & mermaids parade. | | Copyright Notice | coneyisland.com | | Date Created | 09/15/2004 | | URL | http://www.coneyisland.com/mermaid.shtml | | User | Guest |
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