🧜‍♀️ Mermaid Parade 2026 LIVE Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY 🧜‍♂️ June 20, 2026

Welcome to the Coney Island Mermaid Parade 2026 in Brooklyn, NY! The Coney Island Mermaid Parade is a vibrant, annual celebration marking the unofficial start of summer in NYC. Created in 1983 by Coney Island USA, The Coney Island Mermaid Parade is the nation's largest art parade, blending ancient mythology, seaside tradition, and pure creative expression. Every year on the third Saturday in June, thousands parade through Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY in dazzling, handmade mermaid, merman, and sea creature costumes. They're joined by elaborate floats and marching bands, creating a spectacular scene. The Coney Island Mermaid Parade ends with King Neptune and Queen Mermaid leading a procession to the beach to "open the ocean" for summer by tossing fruit into the Atlantic. This inclusive and playful event honors Coney Island's history, fosters community pride, and provides a unique platform for artistic freedom. It’s known for its outrageous and flamboyant atmosphere, embodying the spirit of joy and eccentricity that defines Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY. Coney Island USA is a not-for-profit arts organization founded in 1980. Its core mission is dedicated to the cultural and economic revitalization of the Coney Island neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City. #MermaidParade #ConeyIsland #Brooklyn #MermaidParade2026 #ConeyIslandUSA #ConeyIslandBrooklyn