The annual Portlandia Mermaid Parade hit the shores of Portland this weekend! The theme for this year’s parade was “rainbow waters,” and many of the speeches, poems and songs during the event focused on combating hate against the LGBTQ community. 📹 by Samantha Swindler #Portland #Portlandia #Mermaid #LGBTQ | The Oregonian

Coney Island Mermaid Parade 🧜‍♀️ The @MermaidParade is such a unique New York City free event and it’s happening this Saturday (June 21)! The Mermaid Parade is the largest art parade in the United States and has been a @coneyislandfun Island staple since 1983. It’s free to attend and truly so much fun You get to see so many incredible mermaid costumes and people travel from all ove the country to attend this parade. There is live music, costumes, bands, community groups and more. The Parade sta

The Coney Island Mermaid Parade in Brooklyn, New York, returned on June 18 after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | CBS Sunday Morning