Coney Island will dive under the sea Saturday afternoon, when thousands of decked-out revelers show off their fin-ery at the 42nd annual Mermaid Parade. “It truly is not just the greatest day in ...

Organizers are saying the future of the beloved Coney Island Mermaid Parade is in doubt. FOX 5 NY's Meredith Gorman has more on why some may say a casino plan may leave the parade high and dry.

"If this proposed casino gets approved, it may very well be the death of our Mermaid Parade,” said Adam Rinn, the artistic director at Coney Island USA. "When we are looking to apply for street ...

An arts nonprofit says it's worried about the future if a controversial plan to build a casino in Coney Island moves forward.

The masterminds behind Coney Island's Luna Park ... and spurred Zigun and some friends to inaugurate the Mermaid Parade. Now celebrating its 18th year, the Mermaid Parade draws participants ...

"I was actually having a look at a website about the Coney Island Mermaid Parade and there was an interview with a guy that makes Mermaid tails," she explained in her artist's statement.

Coney Island has reclaimed its place on the Brooklyn map, with a fresh roster of eateries and entertainment (including a July Fourth hot dog-eating contest and an annual Mermaid Parade ...