Due to the pandemic, Coney Island’s 38th Annual Mermaid Parade was cancelled this year. It has been a tradition in Brooklyn that takes place on the Saturday closest to the Summer Solstice, June 21, regardless of weather. It is a celebration of self-expression, boost pride in Coney Island, and give New York artists a place to display their artwork.
It all began in 1983, when the first event of this kind was conceptualized and organized by Dick Zigun, who is nicknamed the “Mayor of Coney Island”, and who was the founder of the non-profit arts organization Coney Island USA.
The parade of June 22, 2013 was almost canceled due to a lack of money and resources following the recovery from Hurricane Sandy. It was rescued through a successful Kickstarter campaign that raised $117,000, more than the $100,000 goal.
My fellow Mermaid Sisters and I have gone for many years and have immensely enjoyed crafting our costumes, head pieces, and jewelry. We couldn’t celebrate our parade this year, health first! But I had to be a Mermaid for the Solstice! So I made some Mermaid Jewelry, a necklace and wristlets, to celebrate The Sisters of The Sea! We went to http://Jacob Riis Park and had a grand time!
La Fleur Event and Floral Decor 