MERMAID PARADE!
SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 2PM
KING NEPTUNE LOU REED, QUEEN MERMAID LAURIE ANDERSON

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.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE PARADE. ONLINE REGISTRATION ENDS THURSDAY 6/17, 11:59PM
You may register onsite, day of parade, beginning at 10am.

MERMAID PARADE JUDGESHIPS ARE SOLD OUT!

Volunteer!
It's time to dust off your sea shells and wax those fins! This year's Coney Island Mermaid Parade is just around the corner on Saturday, June 19th. Without volunteers the parade couldn't stay afloat.

We rely on over 150 volunteers each year for a successful parade. Volunteer positions include registration, check-in, merchandise, crowd control, wrangling, surveys, holding signs and hustling the crowd. Volunteers will be handsomely rewarded with generous sunshine (fingers crossed!), salt air, and the much-coveted volunteer t-shirt!

To register, please send an email to mpvolunteers@gmail.com and we'll email you an application.

Mermaid Parade Frequently Asked Questions.

MERMAID PARADE BALL!
AT THE NEW YORK AQUARIUM (OCEANIC DECK)
SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 6PM - 11:30PM, 21 AND OVER

Hosted by Adam (The First Real Man) Rinn and Featuring NYC's finest Burlesque and Sideshow Superstars in all their aquatically themed glory! Confirmed performers Little Brooklyn, Creamy Stevens, Miss Coney Island 2009 Gal Friday, Tigger, Darlinda Just Darlinda, Jenny C Quoi, Fem Appeal, Juliet Jeske as Princess Sunshine, Go Go By LaMaia, Sizzle Dizzle and Lefty Lucy, Shimmering Mermaids...Metal Goddess Belly Dancers. DJ Gregg 'The Dutchman' Van Vranken. Live Music By The Razorbacks! Special Appearance by the Coney Island Circus Sideshow and the Coney Island Girlie Freak Show!

General Admission Tickets Cash Bar plus Free Rum cocktails from 6-8pm provided by Denizen Rum $20 in advance, $25 at the door. PRE-SALE ENDS FRIDAY, 6/18 AT 12PM.

V.I.P. Tickets SOLD OUT!

There are no extra service fees to buy tickets in advance.

Click here for further info on this years Ball.

NEW YORK AQUARIUM
Surf Ave. & West 8th St.

MERMAID PARADE PEOPLE'S PRIZE VOTING BOOTH!
MEMBERS CAN USE THEIR IPHONES TO VOTE AT THE PARADE!

We are happy to announce a new privilege for all Coney Island, USA members -- you can now use an iPhone to vote and decide who gets the People's Prize at this year's Parade. Each member will get ten votes -- which you can use to vote any Parade participant up or down. The top three vote-getters will win awards. The competition is sure to be fierce, so vote wisely and feel free to solicit bribes. It's not the same as being an official Judge on the reviewing stand, but you can get in on this action CHEAP!! You can download the app from the iTunes store right now.

Members will receive a password for voting via email closer to the parade. And if you're not a member, now is the perfect time to join!! And VOTE!!

CONEY ISLAND CIRCUS SIDESHOW!
NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!

CONEY ISLAND CIRCUS SIDESHOW! TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS 2PM - 8PM, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS 1PM - 8PM

Featuring Donny Vomit, Heather Holliday, Scott Baker plus Special Guests

THE CONEY ISLAND GIRLIE FREAKSHOW!
MONDAYS 1PM - 8PM, THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS 1PM - 8PM SATURDAYS 10PM - THE BAD GIRLS SHOW (ADULTS ONLY)

Featuring Angelica, Serpentina and Remy Vicious

Adults $7.50 Kids (under 12) $5
Saturday, 10pm, Bad Girls Show $10 - No Bad Girls Show on 6/19
Mermaid Parade Saturday, 6/19 all tickets $10

Coney Island USA
1208 Surf Ave.

BURLESQUE AT THE BEACH!
THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 9PM, $10
MR. CONEY ISLAND GLENN MARLA PRESENTS:

"Sex On The Beaches....Did you ever know that you're my hero?" starring Rose Wood, Bunny Love, Miasia, Dave End, Bambi the Mermaid and World Famous *BOB*. Hosted By Sequinette.

Coney Island USA
1208 Surf Ave.

BURLESQUE AT THE BEACH!
FRIDAY, JUNE 18

NO SHOW SCHEDULED AS WE PREP FOR THE MERMAID PARADE!

Coney Island USA
1208 Surf Ave.

CONEY ISLAND FILM SOCIETY!
SATURDAY, JUNE 19 NO FILM SCHEDULED.

ENJOY THE MERMAID PARADE AND BALL!

Coney Island USA
1208 Surf Ave.

ASK THE EXPERTS!
SUNDAY, JUNE 20

NO LECTURE SCHEDULED (DAY AFTER MERMAID PARADE)

Coney Island Museum
1208 Surf Ave.

PHOTOGRAPHY DOC WORKSHOP, SIDESHOW SKILLS & BANNER PAINTING CLASSES!

2010 SUMMER PHOTOGRAPHY DOCUMENTARY WORKSHOP WITH KEVIN C. DOWNS
Coney Island: Different Perspectives

14 Sessions, Saturday afternoons, evenings June 5, 12, 19, 26; July 3 (optional), 10, 17, 24, 31; August 7, 14, 21, 28, September 4 All Sessions except June 20 (Mermaid Parade) and July 18 (Siren Festival) begin with a review at noon in the Coney Island Museum (1208 Surf Avenue)

For questions about this workshop call Kevin at 917-607-3935 or email him Tuition: $300. Click here for further info and to register online.

SIDESHOW SKILLS 102 WITH PROFESSA ADAM RINN

Monday, August 16, 10am - 3pm
Tuesday, August 17, 10am - 3pm
Wednesday, August 18, 10am - 3pm
Thursday, August 19, 10am - 3pm

For questions about this class email Adam Tuition: $750. Click here for further info and to register online.

BANNER PAINTING WORKSHOP 102 WITH CONEY ISLAND USA ARTIST IN RESIDENCE MARIE ROBERTS

SUMMER 2010
Monday, August 16, 10am - 3pm
Tuesday, August 17, 10am - 3pm
Wednesday, August 18, 10am - 3pm
Thursday, August 19, 10am - 3pm

For questions about this class email Marie Tuition: $600. Click here for further info and to register online.

Coney Island USA
1208 Surf Ave.

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.

Saturday and Sunday, 12pm-5pm
Museum Admission 99 cents!
1208 Surf Ave.

Our Ground Floor Coney Island USA Giftshop is open Saturdays and Sundays, 12pm-5pm!

Coney Island Museum
1208 Surf Ave.

CONEY ISLAND USA'S ONLINE GIFTSHOP!
ALL PRICES INCLUDE SHIPPING & HANDLING!

BACK IN STOCK! Freak Show Coney Island T-shirt $23 shipped!

NEW ITEM! Tote Bags $24 shipped!

NEW ITEM! Women's Brooklyn Shark Girl T-shirt $28 shipped!

NEW ITEM! Women's Tattoo Girl T-shirt $28 shipped!

NEW ITEM! Kids Coney Island Mermaid T-Shirt $25 shipped!

NEW ITEM! Kids Sailor Boy T-Shirt $25 shipped!

NEW ITEM! Baby Onesie Coney Island Mermaid Blue $25 shipped!

Purchase a Blank Funny Face that you can paint yourself. Create your own piece of art! $50 shipped!

Thrills Print by Philomena Marano only $30 shipped!

Funny Face Logo T-Shirt only $23 Shipped!

Mystery in a Box! What's in the Box? You'll get $35 - $$$$ worth of Merchandise for only $25 shipped!

Coney Island Films on DVD, one hour of classic material from 1903 - 1954! $25!

The Coney Island Amateur Psychoanalytic Society and its Circle Catalog with DVD $35!

BECOME A MEMBER OF CONEY ISLAND USA!

Shop online for more items or visit us at the Coney Island USA Giftshop!
Saturdays and Sundays 12pm - 5pm. Coffee, Espresso and Cappuccino now available!

1208 Surf Ave. between Stillwell and West 12th

SUPPORT CONEY ISLAND USA! BECOME A MEMBER! DONATE NOW!

With your support, CIUSA can continue to bring you innovative and accessibly priced arts programming while we remain a strong public advocate for responsible development in our beloved Coney Island.

Your donation of any amount is greatly appreciated, tax-deductible and goes directly towards programs like the Coney Island Museum, Sideshows by the Seashore, Burlesque at the Beach and the Mermaid Parade. Also, when you donate $25 or more you'll automatically become a member of CIUSA entitling you to a host of exciting benefits and perks. Click here to peruse all our membership levels.

It's been an honor to serve you, our audience for the past 30 years and we hope that with your help we can continue to do so for another three decades and beyond. Please consider a donation to Coney Island USA; whatever amount you choose to give, is greatly appreciated.

Wish you were here,

Dick D. Zigun

CALL FOR ENTRIES 10TH ANNUAL CONEY ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL!
NAMED ONE OF THE "25 COOLEST FILM FESTIVALS" BY MOVIEMAKER MAGAZINE!
LATE DEADLINE JUNE 25TH!

CONEY ISLAND FUN GUIDE!
BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE CIDC

Coney Island is a thriving, year-round entertainment destination full of fun things to do, both historic and brand new. And it's just a stone's throw away from Manhattan. More Ooohs. New Aaahs.

FISH TALES EXTRAVAGANZA AT THE NEW YORK AQUARIUM!

Dive into beach season with the Fish Tales Extravaganza at the Wildlife Conservation Society's (WCS) New York Aquarium every weekend in June!

Summer will be a fascinating exploration of underwater wildlife and classic children’s literature this June at the WCS New York Aquarium, as visitors are treated to a line-up of special events and performances. Click here for further info.

New York Aquarium
602 Surf Ave.