Become a Judge at the Mermaid Parade
The BEST way to experience the Mermaid Parade is from the Judges Reviewing Stand! Not only will you enjoy premier seating, sponsored food and beverages, and a coveted Parade Judge tee-shirt, but you‘ll be shamelessly bribed by participants vying for an award!
Parade Day Information
The Judges Reviewing Stand is located on Surf Ave between W 17th and W 19th Street across from Maimonides Park, opens at noon on Parade Day.
Check-in for judges will be at that location as well.
If you become a Parade Judge member prior to the Parade, you will receive an email with more information about registration, etc. in advance of the event.
Click here to become a member.
*Judgeships are available beginning at the “Mermaid Parade Judge” membership level
Ride the Coney Island USA float in the Mermaid Parade!
Support the Mermaid Parade by riding on our first-ever Coney Island USA float in this year's parade! The Coney Island USA float will be one of the first floats to grace Surf Avenue
and you can be on it!
Learn more about this limited VIP experience here.
Early bird tickets end on April 1st. Limited tickets available!