The Coney Island Mermaid Parade has been going on since 1983. I learned about it while visiting in 2007 for the Dowager Duchess's 80th birthday celebration. So, until yesterday, I was a Mermaid Parade virgin. And, let me tell you, oh my virgin eyes!
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| A HULA HOOP HALO HEAVENLY START TO YOUR TOUR. |
I found a good corner for viewing on Surf Avenue right below the Cyclone roller coaster, where I stood with the thousands of other spectators for 2+ hours. I've got way too may photos for one post. There are more to come tomorrow.
Click any image to see the characters in all their... um... grandiosity.
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| PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY FISH. |
Mitchell , the parade is interesting and so funny . I love the bearded lady.
ReplyDeleteGosia:
DeleteSome hilarious costumes (and personalities). The Bearded Lady was quite the ham.
What glorious, camp-filled fun! From this small selection I can already see a number of eye-openers - and as for the men....... Not sure if there'd be more fun in watching or participating.
ReplyDeleteRaybeard:
DeleteSome of the photos on their way tomorrow were done with you in mind.
Crazy! Who knew! :) When I first opened the post and hadn't read even the headline yet, I thought it was pictures of a Pride Parade :)
ReplyDeleteOh, Brooklyn! (p.s. I was just showing my mom the photos in your last few posts, and I realized that what you're showing us of Brooklyn looks lots like areas of the residential sections of South Saint Louis city! Love the city :)
Judy:
DeleteIt WAS a pride parade. People taking pride in dancing to the beat of their own drums. (But there was also a gay and lesbian club's marching band -- coming tomorrow.) Something for everyone.
Wow! You certainly chose an interesting time to visit your family! This event should not be missed! I saw some people had numbers. Will there be a contest here? A King and Queen of Mermaids chosen? I am reminded of Arnold Lobel's wonderful childrens story about the camel who wanted to be a ballerina.
ReplyDeleteKristi:
DeleteI'm so glad I got see the parade this year, even though I missed the start. There was a judged costume contest. I'll find out the results if I can and will share them tomorrow.
Great photographs Every procession should have a bearded lady!
ReplyDeleteTynan:
DeleteShould I ask why?
being a former brooklynite, why do i keep missing this event.....darn it.
ReplyDeleteMike:
DeleteThe parade is always near the end of June (maybe the third Saturday as it wa this year). I think it's worth seeing at least once (and I'd probably go any year I was in town). You do NOT want to be in a car anywhere in the area. Nightmare traffic jams.
What a bonus for you to have been there! Great photos too! Time for everybody to 'let their hair down' and much more!!
ReplyDeleteJim:
DeleteI was so happy to have been there to see it this time. Entertaining and uplifting.
A gloriously creative madness; I'm in awe!
ReplyDeleteJacqueline:
DeleteI would LOVE to participate.