There's lots of summer left though. This season is special to many people and it's not just the weather. We all probably have fond memories from our childhood when this was the season we could enjoy the most since, well, school was out! How many discoveries and experiences we had this season especially.
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| The Naked Cowgirl |
Anyway, last Saturday, as it happens on the closest Saturday to the summer solstice, Coney Island had its annual Mermaid parade. I've seen a few of them over the years, each one being different. This one and the Village Halloween parade are worth attending every year.
Of course, I had my camera with me, I took lots of pictures that I can't possibly post them all here, but here's a good sample.
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| The Queen Mermaid and King Neptune cutting the ribbon to start the summer! |
The festivities begin at 2 pm and continue on for about 3 hours, which is the parade itself, but it doesn't end until the Mermaid Ball later in the eve/night.
The boardwalk is buzzing on any summer day, but on this one it's even more active. Lots of music too, as you can see from an impromptu concert on the beach.
This year the Queen Mermaid was Cat Greenleaf and Adam Richman (both notable TV celebrities).
This band (below) of young musicians set up on the beach after it marched to protest the new development of CI.
The event takes place rain or shine, but this 29th Mermaid parade was favored by good weather--not too hot, and a nice ocean breeze. It's the largest "artistic" parade in NYC and I'd guess in the country.
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| Having fun protesting... |
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| This traveling troupe from New Orleans was doing burlesque on the boardwalk. They were really good! |
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| The new Fear amusement park in Coney Island |
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