Here is a 2 min. video with a small photo slideshow of the 2008 Coney Island

Mermaid Parade was awesome this year and showcased some true

creativity and fun out on the boarwalk. Costumes ranged from all

over the place and generally I would say it was good to get out in

the sun, get out the beach and watch the imagination at work.

Themed groups line up and parade down the boardwalk and into the

street for this NYC summertime event.

Space was definitely crowded but nothing unbearable. I would

recommend bringing the sunscreen, some beer and hot dog money and

be prepared to have some fun. A Nathans hot dog (from the July 4th

hot dog eating contest) is almost three bucks but if you check out

the picture in the slideshow you won't be disappointed. I can't

remember how much beers are as we brown bagged it to save a buck. I

didn't stick around long enough to see who won the judging but I

will say I saw my fair share of bare chested and body painted

mermaid beauties, creative costumes and general good times. Go get

your mermaid on.