Making a Splash: The Coney Island Mermaid Parade
2017 Coney Island Mermaid Parade - Mad Hatters NYC Blog
2017 Coney Island Mermaid Parade - Mad Hatters NYC Blog
2017 Coney Island Mermaid Parade - Mad Hatters NYC Blog
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({google_ad_client: "ca-pub-8348906028934753",enable_page_level_ads: true});Throngs of visitors come to New York City every year to watch the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. It’s such a popular event that hotel rooms along the route have the equivalent of “surge pricing” and still manage to sell out way in advance. That kind of fervor can only mean one thing: New Yorkers will stay very, very far away from it. New Yorkers who want to enjoy a good parade will, instead, make their way out to Coney Island for the annual Mermaid Parade. There is no need to bundle up to fend off freezing temperatures. (Quite the opposite, as you'll see.) There is no need to claim your spot along the route at 6 am. The parade starts at a reasonable hour and covers a short route. It ends on the boardwalk, where the party continues throughout the day. It oozes a fun, laid-back vibe: just show up and have fun.(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});If you’re conjuring up images of Disney’s wholesome The Little Mermaid, thinking this is strictly an event for little girls and tweens, you couldn’t be more wrong. The Mermaid Parade celebrates the city’s creative spirit, providing its denizens with an outlet for self-expression. There are no boundaries, and is celebrated as such. Every year a new King Neptune and Queen Mermaid is crowned to kick off the parade. The notorious list has included Judah Friedlander (30 Rock), Carole Radziwill (Real Housewives of New York City), Moby and Queen Latifah. It sets the tone for what to expect from the parade quite nicely. This year’s King and Queen were none other than Chris Stein and Debbie Harry. Yup, BLONDIE, guys. Pardon me while I scream into a pillow.Here are some highlights from our time at the 2017 Coney Island Mermaid Parade:(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
All in the Family
2017 Coney Island Mermaid Parade - Mad Hatters NYC Blog
2017 Coney Island Mermaid Parade - Mad Hatters NYC Blog
Politics as Usual
2017 Coney Island Mermaid Parade - Mad Hatters NYC Blog
2017 Coney Island Mermaid Parade - Mad Hatters NYC Blog
2017 Coney Island Mermaid Parade - Mad Hatters NYC Blog
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Creatures of the Sea
2017 Coney Island Mermaid Parade - Mad Hatters NYC Blog
2017 Coney Island Mermaid Parade - Mad Hatters NYC Blog
2017 Coney Island Mermaid Parade - Mad Hatters NYC Blog
Crafty
2017 Coney Island Mermaid Parade - Mad Hatters NYC Blog
2017 Coney Island Mermaid Parade - Mad Hatters NYC Blog
Bust a Move
2017 Coney Island Mermaid Parade - Mad Hatters NYC Blog
2017 Coney Island Mermaid Parade - Mad Hatters NYC Blog
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Squad Goals
2017 Coney Island Mermaid Parade - Mad Hatters NYC Blog
2017 Coney Island Mermaid Parade - Mad Hatters NYC Blog
2017 Coney Island Mermaid Parade - Mad Hatters NYC Blog
2017 Coney Island Mermaid Parade - Mad Hatters NYC Blog
2017 Coney Island Mermaid Parade - Mad Hatters NYC Blog
The best way to get to Coney Island is always using the subway. This is, in fact, one of those cases where your subway fare is a steal! Take the D, F, N or Q subway to Stillwell Avenue, which puts you right in the heart of the action. Just build in a little bit of time for the travel, it takes approximately 45-60 minutes to get there from Manhattan.If you missed the Clamilton performance on our Instagram Stories, we've uploaded it to YouTube. (Excuse the quality, it was shot from a smartphone on a cloudy day!)[embed]https://youtu.be/CLcY1CS9raE[/embed]Our summer street art series will resume shortly, so stay tuned!