The Mermaid Parade

Coney Island USA Events

The Mermaid Parade

Free
Dates: 
Saturday, June 16, 2018 - 1:00pm

The Mermaid Parade is the largest art parade in the nation. A celebration of ancient mythology and honky-tonk rituals of the seaside, it showcases over 1,500 creative individuals from all over the five boroughs and beyond, opening the summer with incredible art, entrepreneurial spirit and community pride.

Click here, to register to participate, for info on purchasing a judgeship, parade route and all things Mermaid Parade.

Program(s): 
Coney Island USA and the Coney Island Brewery Present: The 37th Annual Mermaid Parade
Event Category: 
Art

Location:

Coney Island USA

1208 Surf Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11224
The Mermaid Parade Registration

2019 Mermaid Parade Registration!
Click here for info!
Be a Judge!

Be a judge at the 2019 Mermaid Parade and receive a coveted judge T Shirt, Review Stand Seating and Bribes! Judgeships start at the "Mermaid Parade Judge" level. Sold Out! Thank You.
Mermaid Parade 2019 FAQ

Have questions about the Parade? Click here to read Frequently Asked Questions!
The Mermaid Parade Ball - SOLD OUT!

Coney Island USA presents...THE MERMAID PARADE BALL

THE OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY OF THE MERMAID PARADE

Saturday, June 22, 2019 (5pm - 11pm), $25 General Admission

At Kitchen 21’s Roof Deck on the boardwalk and W. 21st.

21 AND OVER WITH PROPER ID

FEATURING!

LIVE BANDS IN CONCERT!

LIVE BURLESQUE SHOW! 

 
Sponsorship Opportunities

Join us for the World's Largest Art Parade!

We are currently seeking Sponsors for the 37th Annual Mermaid Parade on June 22, 2019. An annual event, the Parade draws over half-a-million young, hip tastemakers and we would love to give you an opportunity to get in front of them.

Email mermaidsponsors@gmail.com to learn more about Mermaid Parade sponsorship opportunities.
Volunteer for the Parade!

We rely on volunteers to help with the parade. Interested? Send an email to: mpvolunteers@gmail.com
Mermaid Parade Royalty List

Click here to see a list of every King Neptune and Queen Mermaid, of the Mermaid Parade!
Dick D. Zigun - Founder of The Mermaid Parade!

Dick Zigun is the Founder & Artistic Director of Coney Island USA since 1980. Inventor of the Mermaid Parade & godfather of burlesque & sideshow revivals, he is a tattooed author of a dozen weird American plays, performance artist known as the Mayor of Coney Island, and legal New York State marriage officiant. Click here, for more about Dick. Follow him on Twitter here. 
Chris T "The Voice of the Mermaid Parade"

Now in his 32nd year as our MC! Grab yourself a viewing spot near the PA on West 19th and Surf Ave., and you can hear everything he and his Co-MC Joey X will be saying, about the participants you'll be watching!
Bookings

Want to book our show, or a performer for your event? Click here to find out more!
Space Rental at Coney Island USA

Host a party, event or wedding at Coney Island USA! Space also available for photo shoots, film shoots, movie holding and staging areas. Click here for info.