Coney Island Mermaid Parade
Annual art parade in Coney Island / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Coney Island Mermaid Parade is an art parade held annually in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York. The event, the largest art parade in the United States, is held each year in June and celebrates the arrival of the summer season. Created and produced by the non-profit arts organization Coney Island USA, the 40th annual parade was held on June 18, 2022.[4]
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Coney Island Mermaid Parade | |
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Status | Active |
Genre | Parade |
Date(s) | June |
Frequency | Annually |
Venue | Coney Island Boardwalk |
Location(s) | Coney Island, New York |
Country | United States |
Inaugurated | June 1983 (1983-06) |
Founder | Dick Zigun[1] |
Most recent | June 18, 2022 |
Attendance | 800,000[2] |
Budget | $100,000[3] |
Website | Coney Island Mermaid Parade |
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