Mermaids to Land on Coney Island
If you head out to Coney Island this weekend you may think that Hollywood is recreating the classic Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah film Splash. Alas, they are not. The mermaids swimming ashore and marching down the street are part of the annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade.
Celebrate the sand, the sea, and the mythological mermaid at this parade of artistic self-expression. There are no Grand Marshalls in this parade, this year’s parade is being led by King Neptune Reverend Billy and Queen Mermaid Savitri D. For more information, check out the Coney Island Mermaid Parade website.
In true Coney Island style, following the parade is the annual Mermaid Ball. 
The evening will include music, DJs, burlesque, drinks, go-gos, a sideshow and, of course, mermaids. Doors open at 5pm and pre-purchase $10 tickets are available online or pay $15 at the door.
Parade Route: The Parade starts on West 10th Street and the Boardwalk, moves west to West 16th Street and the Boardwalk, then goes north to Surf Avenue and turns east along Surf Avenue and rolls to West 10th Street where it ends. Click here for a map of Coney Island.
Subway: D, F, N or Q to Stillwell Avenue-Coney Island
Date and Time: Saturday, June 21, 2008. Parade begins at 2pm and ends around 5pm.
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