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Dive into the highlights from the 41st Mermaid Parade on Coney Island

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Published June 17, 2023
Updated June 17, 2023, 7:19 p.m. ET
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Revelers salute from a float during the Mermaid Parade in the Coney Island section of the Brooklyn borough of New York, Saturday, June 17, 2023.

Parade marchers wave to onlookers from a float.

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Harmony "Hardcore" Vehling

Harmony "Hardcore" Vehling celebrated being Miss Subways 2023 at the parade.

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Naely, age 7. Coney Island Mermaid Parade 2023, Brooklyn NY.

A young girl watches the parade and marvels.

Stefano Giovannini

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Participants march in the 41st annual Mermaid Parade at Coney Island in the Brooklyn borough of New York, on June 17, 2023.

Participants march in the 41st annual Mermaid Parade at Coney Island.

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People participate in the Mermaid Parade in Coney Island, New York City, U.S., June 17, 2023.

Dancers line the street to march in the mermaid parade.

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Participants throw beads during the 41st annual Mermaid Parade at Coney Island in the Brooklyn borough of New York, on June 17, 2023.

A man throws beads from a float at the mermaid parade.

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Two performers kiss while taking part in the Mermaid Parade in Coney Island, New York City, U.S., June 17, 2023.

Two performers kiss while taking part in the parade.

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People in a variety of colorful costumes participate in the annual Mermaid Parade at Coney Island on June 17, 2023.

A man and a drag queen pose for photos at the parade.

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People dressed in costumes march in the 41st Annual Mermaid Parade in Coney Island on June 17, 2023 in New York City.

One woman took on the role of a shark for the parade.

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Revelers posed during the Mermaid Parade in the Coney Island section of the Brooklyn borough of New York, Saturday, June 17, 2023.

A woman poses with a parasol in costume.

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People participate in the annual Mermaid Parade in Coney Island in New York City, New York, U.S. June 17, 2023.

A woman paints herself green and fish-like for the affair.

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Coney Island Mermaid Parade 2023, Brooklyn NY.

Two women pose in iridescent outfits and headpieces.

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Costumed sea creatures arrive for the 41st Annual Mermaid Parade in Coney Island.

A women decked herself out in blue sparkles and painted her body blue.

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A woman painted herself red for the mermaid parade.

A woman painted herself red and took a dip into the water at Coney Island.

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A woman dressed as mermaid performs as people march during the Mermaid Parade in the Coney Island section of the Brooklyn borough of New York, Saturday, June 17, 2023.

A mermaid is carried in a wheelbarrow through the parade.

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