To see more of my Coney Isalnd photos you can view my "Brooklyn Book" project @ http://www.valeryrizzo.com
Even children love getting involved in the parade and costume fun. Here a group of friends are dressed as little mermaids and are happy to be part of the parade.
Coney Island
taken from the boardwalk last summer on a scorching and humid day
A parade of mermaids, sea creatures, and very often lots of pasties proceed down Coney Islands historic boardwalk every summer.
Sadly, the Astroland Amusement Park in Coney Island will most likely close after this summer...
Participants in the annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade waiting to get tattoos.
In the backstage area parade participants continue to add the finishing touches to their costumes as they wait for the parade to commence.
the sun sets over Coney Island
Brooklyn, NY
This was taken at the Seal Bay Conservation Park, Kangaroo Island.