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The world of brute strength and brawn isn't just a young man's game, as 92-year-old Mike Greenstein was keen to prove.
He was among the strongmen gathered in New York over the weekend to perform superhuman feats at the annual Coney Island Strongman Spectacular.
BBC News Video coverage
We felt based on Judah's PSA for the Mermaid Parade that he'd make for a benevolent ruler and we can think of no better prerequisite for Queen, than Carole having to deal with her fellow Real Housewives of New York City (plus she's an actual princess)!
Please visit savemermaids.org , so they can fulfill their royal duties!
Judah Friedlander Photo courtesy of Tony Castle, Carole Radziwill Photo courtesy of Carole!
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Frank Kozik prints are all gone, but there's still plenty of great Kickstarter rewards to be had! Thanks to everyone who supported. With art this good, we hope the parade will be happening this year!
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Our old site was state of the art... back in 1998! At long last and after years of effort, we're now live with the new ConeyIsland.com! Take a look around. Its just the beginning. Its a work in progress, but its a great new foundation to bring Coney Island USA into the 21st Century... Enjoy! Shout outs to the team that made it all happen: Chief Justice Mark Alhadeff's Ocean-7 Development did the heavy lifting on the backend, Rob Leddy the king of content entry, and design props to The Great Fredini and Funny Garbage. Its been quite a journey, but we're glad we made it!
The Mermaid Parade is artists, it’s community, it’s Brooklyn weirdos, it’s people flying in from all over the world and, most importantly, The Mermaid Parade is YOU. Every year since 1983, it has enabled artistic New Yorkers to find self-expression in public. It’s an American celebration of ancient mythology and honky-tonk rituals of the seaside, and it showcases over 1,500 creative individuals from all over the five boroughs, kicking off the summer with incredible art, an entrepreneurial spirit and unflagging Coney Island pride.
The parade is more than a joyful romp down Mermaid Avenue, Surf Avenue and Neptune Avenue; it's the people’s celebration of Coney Island, New York City and all the values of individuality, creativity and style that make our city so great. It’s a major New York holiday and cultural institution that was invented by and for artists! And it’s something we’ve been doing proudly for the community for 30 years.
We don’t want to stop. We never want to stop. But we might not have a choice.
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Upcoming Events:
Coney Island Circus Sideshow
The Sideshow returns May 25th!
The Sideshow is in session, May 25 - May 27, June 1- June 2, June 7 through September 2. September 7,8,14,15. Hours: 1pm - 8pm (last ticket sold at 7pm). $10 Adults, $5.00 for Kids (under 12).
Burlesque at the Beach
Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 9:00pm
In the far-off reaches of the county of Kings, where the subway ends and the sea begins, lies Coney Island:
Burlesque at the Beach
Friday, May 24, 2013 - 10:00pm
Life is a burlesque beach party in this all new production of BURLESQUE-A-PADES! Celebrate the summer with this sizzling revue featuring ANGIE PONTANI, ALBERT CADABRA, THE MAINE ATTRACTION, HELEN
Special Events
Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 7:00pm
When Hurricane Sandy barreled its way through the Northeast in October 2012, it devastated many areas, including New York CIty's beloved Coney Island.
Magic at Coney!!!
Sunday, May 26, 2013 - 8:00pm
Magical Promotions, together with Coney Island USA, present an evening of fun and wonder for the entire family.
Burlesque at the Beach
Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 9:00pm
Its a Little Stormy in Association with Coney Island USA Presents: Serial Killer Burlesque 3: Left to Die
Burlesque at the Beach
Friday, May 31, 2013 - 10:00pm
The Coney Island Queen who's crown won't stay on straight is proud to bring you Looney Boobs! Burlesque. Vice President of Miss Coney Island, Lefty Lucy, is at it again!
Special Events
Saturday, June 1, 2013 - 10:00pm
THIS AINT YOUR PARENTS LASERS SHOW...* CONEY ISLAND LASERS SHOWS * RETURNING FOR A SECOND SMASH SEASON *
Magic at Coney!!!
Sunday, June 2, 2013 - 8:00pm
Magical Promotions, together with Coney Island USA, present an evening of fun and wonder for the entire family.
Burlesque at the Beach
Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 9:00pm
Ready to OD on high school nostalgia? A cast of NYC's brightest new and innovative performers brings you an improvised burlesque stage play on the endearing challenges of their teenage years.