The Mermaid Parade returning to Coney to end the summer
It’s back! After skipping its traditional festivities last year, the annual Mermaid Parade is returning to Coney Island.
Although the event usually takes place in June, this year’s historic event will close out the summer season on Sunday, Sept.12.
“We were determined to produce a real parade this year, even if that meant staging the event outside its traditional June date,” said Dick Zigun, the founder of the Mermaid Parade as well as the founder and artistic director of Coney Island USA.