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THE MERMAID PARADE
Saturday, June 21st at 2pm! Rain or Shine!
A completely original creation of Coney Island USA, the Mermaid Parade is the nation's largest art parade and one of New York City's greatest summer events.
Announcing our King Neptune Reverend Billy and Queen Mermaid Savitri D
 Buy a Big Spender membership and be a Judge!
Be there!! Register Now!!
Click here for answers to common questions about the parade.
Coney Island USA is pleased to present the sponsors of the 2008 Mermaid Parade. Putting on one of New York City's favorite events is a lot of hard work, and without the support of our sponsors, there just wouldn't be a Parade. So take a minute and check them out! We put on the Parade, but they're the people that make sure that it happens!
  
  
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MERMAID PARADE BALL!
Saturday, June 21st - Immediately following the Parade!
It's the 6th Annual Mermaid Parade Ball! The official afterparty of the Mermaid Parade, the ball is held in the landmarked Childs Restaurant Building on the corner of the Boardwalk and West 21st Street.
Relax and enjoy the Music! The Dancing! The Drinks! Bring your costumes or dress casual, it's a stunning party by the sea! Buy your tickets now.
The Mermaid Parade Ball
June 21, 2008
Follows the Mermaid Parade, 5pm until 11:30pm. 21 and over.
Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 day of. $50 VIP tickets available.
Tickets will also be available for $7.50 for those marching in the parade, when purchased at the time of parade registration. Online sales end at noon on Friday, June 20. VIP package includes entry, free drinks, party favors, access to exclusive VIP lounge and a Coney Island USA membership.
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SIDESHOWS BY THE SEASHORE!!
The Coney Island Circus Sideshow
Welcome, friends, to the all new and improved last summer of Coney Island!!
Come on down and witness the theatrical experience that started it all. It's a tradition that can't be stopped! Thrill to the secrets of the last 10-in-1 circus sideshow in the nation! Witness Donny Vomit performing death defying acts of bravery! See Angelica do the stunning fire dance with your own eyes! Sigh as Heather Holliday, the world's cutest female sword swallower performs her miraculous act. You'll be mesmerized by Serpentina the Snake Charmer awed by our Twisted Shockmeister Scott Baker,
and introducing our newest cast members BLACK SCORPION and NICK KNACK.
They're all real and they are all alive. Only in Coney Island!
Now open Wednesdays-Fridays, 2pm - 8pm, Saturdays and Sundays, 1pm until 8pm. weather permitting!
$7.50 for adults, $5 for children under 12
Sideshows by the Seashore
Corner of Surf and West 12th Street |
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BURLESQUE AT THE BEACH!!
Thursday, June 19th - 10pm, $10
World Famous Bob Presents: Candyland in Coney Island !
Starring:
Bambi The Mermaid
Dottie Lux
Kit Cat
Jo Boobs
Rosie 151
Matt Mohr
Bunny Love
World Famous Bob
Sideshows by the Seashore
Corner of Surf and West 12th Street
VIEW 2008 Burlesque Schedule-Click Here!
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CONEY ISLAND FILM SOCIETY
Saturday, June 21st
No film scheduled as we enjoy The Mermaid Parade and Mermaid Parade Ball!
To become a Film Society member, join at our Coney Island USA Do-Gooder Membership level.
Existing Coney Island USA members at the Do-Gooder or higher level are automatically Film Society Members!
Film Society 2008 Schedule.
Coney Island Film Festival Call for Entries. Late Deadline June 25th!
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CONEY ISLAND MUSEUM
The Coney Island Museum is
the world's only museum dedicated to the history of this
extraordinary place. Come see artifacts and images from
1829 to the present, artworks and one-of-a-kind exhibitions,
and an ever-changing approach to the history of American
Popular Culture.
Ask The Experts - Sunday, June 22nd
Ask the Experts takes this week off as we clean up after The Mermaid Parade.
$5, Free for Coney Island USA Members.
Ask The Experts 2008 Schedule.
Saturday and Sunday All Year
Long
12-5PM
Museum Admission 99 cents!
1208 Surf Ave.
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PUBLIC HEARING AT LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL
Tuesday, June 24th, 6pm
The City has begun the public review process for the new zoning proposal
for Coney Island. Click here for details and the scoping document.
Whether you
agree or not, make sure to come and make your voice heard! We'll be
there...and so should you!
Click here for info on how you can help Save Coney Island!
Scoping Meeting
Lincoln High School
2800 Ocean Parkway
Brooklyn, NY
Tuesday, June 24, 2008,
6pm
Click here for directions to Lincoln High School.
If you can't go, present your thoughts in writing until July 11th. Mail
or email to:
New York City Economic Development Corporation
110 William Street
New York, New York 10038
Attention: Rachel Belsky, Vice-President
rbelsky@nycedc.com
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SUMMER SIDESHOW SCHOOL REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Have you ever dreamed of running away with the circus? Did anyone ever
call you a freak? Well, now's your chance to become one! Coney Island
USA will be offering three different programs during this summer's
Sideshow School sessions!
Sideshow Skills will be offered during the summer for the first time!
See dates, times and enroll for class here
Back by popular demand...our new photography class. Work with
photographer Kevin Downs to document the summer over 13 sessions. See
dates, times and enroll for class here
Jo Boobs returns once again to teach her magnificent masters class.
Work with Jo and a host of guest artists over five sessions in July.
See dates, times, and enroll for class here
All students will be required to sign a hold harmless agreement.
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Architectural Design by Philip
Tusa, rendering by William Ranwell and Fred Kahl
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PROUD OWNERS ARE PROUD BUILDERS!
The Coney Island USA Freak Bar and Gift Shop
Coming soon to an amusement area near you!
* It's a shining beacon on West
12th Street and Surf Avenue!
* It's the first step towards the new, year-round Coney
Island!
* It's the new and improved Freak Bar and Coney Island USA
Gift Shop!
Yes folks! Not only are we here permanently,
but we're expanding! This summer you'll see a number of
big (and positive) changes on Surf Ave. In August of 2007,
we purchased our historic building on the corner of W. 12th
St. and Surf Avenue. And now we're working with Philip Tusa,
Architect, to expand into the additional space. Before Memorial
Day, you can expect to see new programs, new aesthetics,
new gift items, and a lot of new attitude.
Don't look now, but it won't be long before
you can listen to music on our vintage jukebox and quaff
several of our new house beers on tap. You'll be able to
browse through the new and improved gift shop for Coney
Island gifts and sundries. Finally, there will be a place
to buy coffee, wine, and maybe even food on the blocks between
Nathan's and Gregory and Paul's.
Lovingly designed by Architect Philip
Tusa, our expansion onto Surf Ave will be sure to please
and amaze. All the fun begins this summer as we usher in
the New Coney Island! Join us!
Click here to read all about the renovations at our news blog.
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For more information, contact us at (718) 372-5159
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