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On Saturday, June 20, thousands of folks will once again gather in south Brooklyn for Coney Island USA’s annual Mermaid Parade, a celebration of the weird and wonderful, and paean to the creativity and resilience of our community.Join the Coney Island Museum as we welcome author/photographer Ken Farrell and celebrate the launch of his new book, “The Mermaids of Coney Island”
About the Author:
Ken Farrell has been taking street portraits for over 50 years. He has taken tens of thousands of shots of friends, family and strangers on the streets throughout New York City.
He grew up in Brooklyn in the 1950’s and visited Steeplechase more times than he can count.
Yes, The Mermaid Parade is the most interesting parade in NYC, and Ken captures the flavor of the event in his new book "The Mermaids of Coney Island".
He will be signing his book and giving a small presentation about his photography and the Parade. Find out if you are in the book!
Come down and chat and get ready for this June's Parade.
To see more photos by Ken Farrell visit www.kenfarrellphotography.com
*The Museum is located on the second floor, and is not wheelchair-accessible at this time.
*Admission Free for CIUSA members and residents of 11224
Your $5 donation supports the Coney Island Museum, including our Ask the Experts programs.
Coney Island USA reserves the right to cancel an event at any time.
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1208 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United States, New York 11224
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