Coney Island’s boardwalk buzzed today as 2025 Mermaid Parade plans dropped. Organizers at Stillwell Avenue announced a June 21 date—50,000 expected for NYC’s quirky rite. New floats include a 20-foot Neptune; Brooklyn artists lead design. Free entry, $200 for king/queen spots—funds save arts. Coney’s spirit—NYC’s weird shines.
Director Zoe Kim, 39, teased a punk band headliner—X buzzed with guesses. Last year’s 40,000 mermaids—glitter, scales—set records; 2025 aims higher. A green push—recycled float materials—cuts waste by 25%. Locals like Sal, 62, plan costumes now—‘squid king’ vibes. Boardwalk’s pulse—summer looms.
It’s not all smooth—budget cuts hit; city funds lag. Some say parade’s too crowded—Riegelmann Boardwalk jams. Still, 50 floats, 1,000 marchers—Coney’s ready. Post-reveal, Nathan’s hot dogs sold 200—fans lingered. NYC’s oddball fest—mermaids rule.
Kim’s 39—visionary spark. Sal’s 62—parade vet. Brooklyn grinned; Coney glowed. Mermaid Parade—coming soon.