Nautical revelers splash at ‘vital’ Coney Island Mermaid Parade after near shutdown

Source: New York Post

Coney Island was invaded by jellyfish, flamingos and other nautical revellers for the annual Mermaid Parade. The partiers showed up louder and in more daring costumes than in the 43 previous parades in celebration after the fishy fete survived a near shutdown caused by dripping funds. “It was vital.