Coney Island's 43rd annual Mermaid Parade captivated over 30,000 attendees, featuring 300 groups parading through vibrant sea-themed displays, dance, and music. Artistic director Adam Rinn celebrated the selection of King Neptune and Mermaid Queen, Eugene Hütz and Queenie Sateen as royalty. Highlights included community engagement from long-time attendees and judges emphasizing creativity. Bedford Stuyvesant resident Andre Thomas encouraged wider participation, calling the event a must-see for creative expression and community spirit. As the largest art parade in the nation, it unofficially heralds summer in Coney Island.
This is a very amazing thing that Coney Island does every single year. Everyone should be trying to attend, even if you're not judging or volunteering.
We're so excited to welcome these two boundary-pushing artists as our royalty. The annual spectacle celebrates artistic expression and marks the unofficial start of summer in Coney Island.
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