Mermaid Parade

 
Saturday, June 17
Speaking of can’t-miss annual events, the iconic Mermaid Parade descends in all its befinned and sequined glory upon Coney Island again this Saturday and Debbie Harry and Chris Stein of Blondie are the King and Queen this year. The parade–now in its 35th year–is the largest art parade in the country, and the creativity, imagination, and hard work that go into the thousands of costumes on display is truly astounding. The fun starts at 1pm, and will be fo