NEW YORK – Coney Island is always a spectacle. And then there's the Mermaid Parade every June, a day when self-described Coney Island freaks set the bar for the rest of the year's whimsy and ...

The annual Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge drew thousands of people to the beach on New Year’s Day as participants took a freezing dip to ring in 2025 while raising record funds for local nonprofit ...

The Mermaid Parade, a Coney Island tradition, returned to New York City for the 2025 celebration Saturday. The colorful art parade dates back to 1983 and marks the official start of summer ...

Coney Island arts nonprofit concerned about Mermaid Parade's future if casino is built 02:12. A New York City arts nonprofit says it's worried about the future if a controversial plan to build a ...

The Coney Island Mermaid Parade made quite a splash once again.. The 43rd annual event — the nation’s largest art parade — welcomed revelers close from the Big Apple to around the world ...