Photos: More Beautiful Mermaids From The 2013 Mermaid Parade

Ben Yakas

Published Jun 24, 2013

Modified Jun 24, 2013

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The Coney Island Mermaid Parade is one of NYC's most jubilantly theatrical events, famous for drawing thousands of eccentric personalities in wildly elaborate costumes to the historic boardwalk. We published some photos of the parade by Tod Seelie yesterday, and here are some more shots from some of our favorite contributing photographers.

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