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44th Annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade

Name: 44th Annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade
Start: 2026-06-20T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-06-20T17:00:00.000Z
Location: Surf Avenue from W 21st St to W 10th St, then Boardwalk to Steeplechase Plaza

The nation's largest art parade and unofficial opening of NYC summer. Thousands of marchers in elaborate sea-themed costumes, antique cars, push-pull floats, marching bands. The 2026 parade was secured by Borough President Reynoso and community fundraising after funding shortfalls.