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coney island mermaid parade 2025

Sun, sea-quins, fish, and self expression! Beacon's Closet hit the legendary Coney Island boardwalk for the annual Mermaid Parade! André, Eve, and Delcey dove into the wave of coney wonder, capturing the bold looks, DIY masterpieces, and unapologetic self-expression that make this one of NYC’s most beloved summer traditions.

 

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Help Support the Coney Island You We Know And Love
This year’s Mermaid Parade was a vibrant celebration of creativity, community, and the unique spirit of Coney Island. But the future of this historic boardwalk and the Mermaid Parade itself may be at risk. A proposed casino development threatens to drastically reshape the legendary beach front attractions and area. To learn more about what’s at stake and how locals are organizing in response, visit Coney Island’s website or read and consider signing their petition to stop the casino development.

video by andré molina
photos by delcey love
and featuring the mermaid goddess herself - eve williams
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