Closing Bell: Summer Solstice
This weekend was Coney Island’s famous mermaid parade, an event worth noting today on the first and longest day of summer. According to Coney Island’s website, the Mermaid Parade has been around since 1983, and pays homage to Coney Island’s forgotten Mardi Gras, which lasted from 1903 to 1954. This picture, by Barry Yanowitz, is…
This weekend was Coney Island’s famous mermaid parade, an event worth noting today on the first and longest day of summer. According to Coney Island’s website, the Mermaid Parade has been around since 1983, and pays homage to Coney Island’s forgotten Mardi Gras, which lasted from 1903 to 1954. This picture, by Barry Yanowitz, is a wave foaming as it hits the beach. Hello, summer!
Fun atmosphere and very creative costumes — amazing what streamers, tape and body paint can do. Check out more pics at:
http://expatsinthecity.com/2010/06/20/scenes-of-a-mermaid-parade/
http://expatsinthecity.com/2010/06/21/scenes-of-a-mermaid-parade-ii/
Yay! Love this shot by Barry — saw it earlier today. Totally genius, and what a great costume, too!