VIDEO: Mermaid Parade celebrates 36th year in Coney Island
Hundreds of thousands of people lined Surf Avenue in Coney Island on Saturday for the 36th annual Mermaid Parade that drew out waves of mermaids and other seafaring creatures in a summer celebration.
Considered the largest art parade in the country, the summer kick off featured pounds of glitter, body paint and unique costumes strutted in front of yelling crowds.
This year’s Mermaid Queen was singer Amanda Palmer with her husband Neil Gaiman donning the crown of King Neptune.
Coney Island
View MoreIn just a little over an hour, you can be transported from the glitz and glamor of Manhattan to the old-school amusement of Brooklyn's storied Coney Island. The destination offers thrills, sun, surf and a unique brand of entertainment that will feel worlds away from the rest of the City.