Thanks to everyone who participated in the parade this year. What a day!

While we couldn't have asked for better weather and there were more participants and visitors than ever, the judges noted a profound lack of good bribes. Therefore, they were forced to make their decisions based almost exclusively on merit. Hopefully next year will turn out better for them.

Costumes were fantastic this year. That, combined with the lack of clear winners (i.e. paid for), it was very difficult to make these decisions.

Congratulations to all!
-Dick Zigun and the Coney Island USA Board of Directors

Look at a gallery of images from the 2005 parade here.

Winners will be sent trophies by US MAIL following the parade

Best Mermaid
1. 64 – Kate Dale – Mermaid Circumnavigates the Globe!
2. 4. – Rosemary DiPietra – Aurora Borealis
3. 17. – Suzanne Muldowney – Suzy the Summer Sunshine Mermaid

Best Neptune
1. 208 – Paul Burn – Neptune of Neptune and Mermaid
2. 167 – Phillip Stone – King Neptune
3. 37 – Neptune from Young Yacht Owners of America

Best Little Mermaid
1. 27 – Little Mermaid from Mermaid Malaika
2. 22 – Ruby the Mermaid of Sunset Park
3. 196 – Justine, the World’s Smallest Mermaid

Best Little Neptune
1. 14 – Little Neptune from Poison Ivy Mermaids
2. 195 – Kostya Kahl – Little Neptune from the Glamrock Girlz
3. 32 – Little Neptune from the Mulhall Mermaids

Best Sea Creature
1. 194 – Camp Weird – Dookie and the Fly
2. 283 – Pink, Inc. – Underwater Fanta“sea”
3. 136. – Dan Nicholson - Santa Claws

Best Musical Group
1. 50. – Amrand Minassian - Future 86
2. 309. – Erik Knapp - Mystikal Children
3. 158 – Philip Galinsky – Samba New York!

Best Marching Group
1. 39. – James Glazer - Swamalot
2. 105. – Michele Barber-Perry - Mir- Maids
3. 28 – Ayun Halliday - India’s Birthday Party

Best Motorized Float
1. ?? - Gotham Girls Roller Derby
2. 67. – John Ferrara - Mardi Gras Mermaids
3. 311 – Brent Baker - Bio-Fuel Truck

Best Push-Pull Float
1. 120. – John Cheney - Octopus’ Garden
2. 36. – John Bernard - Pedal Car with Kids
3. 28 – Ayun Halliday - India’s Birthday Party

Antique Cars
Best Original Pre-1965 – 406 – Eugene Zandomenego - 1963 Mercury Comet
Best Original Post-1965 – 405 – Bob Carducci – 1969 Cadillac Eldorado
Best Modified Pre-1965 - 403 – Vinny Santomarco – 1931 Ford Coupe
Best Modified Post-1965 – 416 – David Simon – 1980 Chevy El Camino
Oldest Car – 434 – Miramar Yacht Club – 1930 Ford Model T
Coolest Convertible – 410 – Walter Butscher – 1972 Chevy Impala
Best in Show – 431 Andy Consola – 1968 Corvette Convertible