Arts & Entertainment

The 2018 Coney Island Mermaid Parade: See The Fantastic Pics!

The 36th annual Mermaid Parade kicked off at 1 p.m. in Coney Island on June 16, 2018. It is known as the largest art parade in the US.

The 36th annual Mermaid Parade kicked off at 1 p.m. in Coney Island yesterday on June 16, 2018. It is known as the largest art parade in the US. Take a look below at some of the dazzling costumes and scenes from the day!



1:45 p.m.
The scene.



3:02 p.m.
"Yes, I want both of you in the picture! You look great!"



1:55 p.m.
The rocker underwater gang.



1:59 p.m.
These two finally made it to New York City!



2:02 p.m.
Soon to be mermaid mom.



2:07 p.m.
Atlantis meets sun gods.



2:08 p.m.
Chinese umbrellas are very popular with mermaids this year.



2:22 p.m.
Whatever is going on here, I love it!



2:22 p.m.
Burlesque mermaids.


2:31 p.m.
"The oceans are rising and so are we."


2:34 p.m.
Pirate and sugar sweet.


2:35 p.m.
Are you an octopus?


2:39 p.m.
I love the makeup, girls!


2:45 p.m.
The bubbles make you even more beautiful!


2:47 p.m.
Dip-dye hippie-dippie mermaid couple.


2:49 p.m.
I see red.


2:50 p.m.
Hi, there!


2:51 p.m.
When a fish brings you flowers.


2:52 p.m.
"Beep, beep, I found a lot of dirt under here."


2:52 p.m.
Walking the parade.


2:57 p.m.
We need more soap bubbles!


3:00 p.m.
Starfish and fishnet.


3:02 p.m.
"Yes, I want both of you in the picture! You look great!"


Daniela Kirsch is co-founder of NameFace — a facial recognition application that can identify celebrities in photographs. Through her technical and creative expertise, Kirsch has changed the entertainment industry, and she knows more than just a thing or two about photographing A-list events.


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