There are often thousands of parade participants, and thousands more spectators who come to snap pictures and take in the parade.Īlong with kicking off the summer, the Mermaid Parade also continues the tradition of Mardi Gras-like events that were often held on Coney Island in the first half of the 20th century. With the huge crowds that the parade attracts every year, last year's celebration was postponed and eventually canceled due to health concerns.īut this year, get ready as the 2022 Coney Island Mermaid Parade returns better than ever.Īll about the Coney Island Mermaid Paradeįounded by Dick Zigun, 'the unofficial Mayor of Coney Island', The Mermaid Parade was first held in 1983, and has been an integral part of Coney Island life ever since. This year, watch for the milestone 40th annual Coney Island Mermaid parade to take place on Saturday, Jbeginning at 1PM ET to help New York kick off a rollicking summer. Parade ends at Steeplechase Plaza.ĭirections : D, F, N or Q subway to Stillwell Ave.Įvery summer, everyone is invited to join the fun at the Mermaid Parade of Coney Island - an ocean-themed parade that takes place 'down by the beautiful sea' - at Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York.
