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It is not officially summer in NYC until the Coney Island Mermaid Parade. Started in 1983 as a beach homage to Mardi Gras, it is a celebration of art, creativity, uniqueness, diversity, body positivity, and all things ocean culture.

Here are some of the things I saw at yesterday’s parade:
09:03 AM - Jun 18, 2023
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Katrina Mauro
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Oh fun. A friend of mine designed one of the floats some years back.
08:18 PM - Jul 21, 2023
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Arthur Grupp
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❤️ this picture!
08:38 AM - Jul 20, 2023
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Sassy Musing
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I can feel just how much fun everyone had. These are really great pics.
01:01 AM - Jun 27, 2023
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Diane Turner
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Thanks Sassy! It was a great day.
03:45 PM - Jun 30, 2023
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Utar Dolt
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Spectacular.
09:03 AM - Jun 21, 2023
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Diane Turner
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Thanks Utar! Glad you enjoyed.
09:15 AM - Jun 21, 2023
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Rose Shasteen
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Yesterday I learned that Willie Nelson quit smoking. Yes, weed. Today I learned that mermaids come in all shapes, sizes, and ages. They. Are. All. Gorgeous. This thread is delightful.
07:51 PM - Jun 19, 2023
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Atheist Spinster
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In response to Rose Shasteen.
Does Willie have emphysema or COPD?
01:49 AM - Jun 21, 2023
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Diane Turner
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In response to Rose Shasteen.
Willie Nelson quit smoking weed? Is it Armageddon?

Thanks Rose! This was so fun to shoot. I could have including 100 photos. The diversity tremendous. Glad you enjoyed.
09:18 AM - Jun 21, 2023
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Mary Becker
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In response to Diane Turner.
These are great! Are you in any of the photos?
12:23 PM - Jun 19, 2023
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Diane Turner
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In response to Mary Becker.
I am not this year as I was not in costume. But next year I would love to march.
12:24 PM - Jun 19, 2023
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Diane ZB
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This looks like an absolute blast. People being creative and having such fun, you can almost feel the merriment from the pictures. Thanks for sharing!
07:54 AM - Jun 19, 2023
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Diane Turner
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In response to Diane ZB.
You are most welcome! I am so glad you enjoyed.
07:55 AM - Jun 19, 2023
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uOMi
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Fodder for weaponization by the right.

Baring breasts in public is just not wise at this time.
07:33 PM - Jun 18, 2023
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Diane Turner
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This is NYC. Let them even try to come for us.
10:18 PM - Jun 18, 2023
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KJ from Soufeest
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😎
07:09 PM - Jun 18, 2023
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Maria OLeary
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Wow these are wonderful photos! Never knew about the mermaid parade. Thank you sharing this!
04:39 PM - Jun 18, 2023
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Dharma Kelleher
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What fabulous costumes!!!!
02:39 PM - Jun 18, 2023
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Jeff McFadden
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Great thread.
03:11 PM - Jun 18, 2023
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April Sparkles
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I had no idea that existed. It looks so fun!
💛
02:08 PM - Jun 18, 2023
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Diane Turner
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In response to April Sparkles.
It is so fun. We’ll go when you deliver my All Dressed Chips.
10:20 PM - Jun 18, 2023
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FUTURE HOUSE
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Colours everyhwere 🌈
01:27 PM - Jun 18, 2023
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Erica
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Your pics and narrative are the best
12:11 PM - Jun 18, 2023
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Diane Turner
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Aaawwww! Thanks Erica!
12:17 PM - Jun 18, 2023
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Sonia C
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Aww! Thank you for sharing! I’ve never been to Coney Island! I enjoyed my glimpses of her and her beautiful people! Maybe one day I’ll make it to the parade. Everyone loves a parade!❤️
12:02 PM - Jun 18, 2023
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janey s
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Are you aware of this book? I love it and so does a little child I know ♥️
Julián Is a Mermaid by Jessica Love https://www.goodreads.com/...
11:25 AM - Jun 18, 2023
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Diane Turner
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I didn’t but I do now!!! Thanks!
11:27 AM - Jun 18, 2023
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Snow Girl ❄️
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Beautiful pictures and beautiful people! Loved them all! Thank you for sharing!
11:17 AM - Jun 18, 2023
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Susan Gstv
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I loved everything about this thread. Ots brilliant to see such enthusiasm to be creative and have fun
11:04 AM - Jun 18, 2023
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KMRidgley / Artiste
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Here's a song to honor the Mermaids!
🧜🎶🎶🎶🌊 Thanks for sharing. 📸
Mermaid - YouTube

Provided to YouTube by Columbia/LegacyMermaid · The FlockDinosaur Swamps (Expanded Edition)℗ Originally released 1970. All rights reserved by Columbia Record...

11:01 AM - Jun 18, 2023
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Aly C
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This are awesome!! What a fun tradition! Totally adding this to my bucket list to see. 🤗🙂 Thank you for sharing!
10:52 AM - Jun 18, 2023
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Diane Turner
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Maybe next year we enter with a Whale themed float and march! Definitely worth the visit. People watching paradise.
10:54 AM - Jun 18, 2023
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ecsbrooklyn
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I LOVE THIS TOWN

🧜🧜‍♀️🧜‍♂️🦞🌊
10:33 AM - Jun 18, 2023
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Diane Turner
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Me too! Next year I want to march! Hope it brightened your day.
11:21 AM - Jun 18, 2023
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k Broquard
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Thanks for sharing
10:31 AM - Jun 18, 2023
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Diane Turner
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In response to k Broquard.
You are most welcome! It’s fun doing it.
11:21 AM - Jun 18, 2023
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Mary OContrary
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In response to Diane Turner.
This looks super fun! You do a great job behind the camera capturing them.
10:17 AM - Jun 18, 2023
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Diane Turner
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In response to Mary OContrary.
Thanks Mary. I have fun doing it.
11:20 AM - Jun 18, 2023
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Miss Lil' Bit Angie
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Good morning and I want to be a mermaid
😂💜♾️
09:57 AM - Jun 18, 2023
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Diane Turner
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In response to Miss Lil' Bit Angie.
Me too!!!! Though I am more of a pirate.
11:20 AM - Jun 18, 2023
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Virginia Crochets and Stuff
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My new goal is to go to this! Wonderful photos. 💕
09:55 AM - Jun 18, 2023
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Diane Turner
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In response to Virginia Crochets and Stuff.
I highly recommend it! My new goal is to make a costume and be in it! Though no pasties for me. Much more coverage,
11:19 AM - Jun 18, 2023
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Jen The Muse
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One of these days I'll get up there to see it in person.
09:45 AM - Jun 18, 2023
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Diane Turner
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In response to Jen The Muse.
Yes please do! Better yet make a costume and enter.
11:25 AM - Jun 18, 2023
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Civil Canuck
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Ha ha. What a fun thread!! 🤩
09:35 AM - Jun 18, 2023
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Diane Turner
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In response to Civil Canuck.
Thanks! Goal accomplished!
11:25 AM - Jun 18, 2023
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Linda Eisenstein
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In response to Diane Turner.
These are fantastic!
09:14 AM - Jun 18, 2023
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Diane Turner
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In response to Linda Eisenstein.
Why thank you!
11:19 AM - Jun 18, 2023
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Pamela
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I’m so glad you’re capturing and sharing your outings.
I miss NY.
09:08 AM - Jun 18, 2023
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Diane Turner
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In response to Pamela.
Thanks Pam. I think it’s my 4th one. And always posted on a Sunday..,, Hmmm Am I starting a tradition?
11:18 AM - Jun 18, 2023
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Reginald Capers
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I remember when I was a young man going to the parade just to see boobage.
09:05 AM - Jun 18, 2023
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Diane Turner
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In response to Reginald Capers.
🤣Of course you did. Now boobage is everywhere in the world and on web. Perhaps it’s less “titillating”???
11:17 AM - Jun 18, 2023
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