Mermaid Parade
- Emma Scholes
- Jun 24
- 1 min read
This was my first Mermaid Parade, and I can’t imagine ever missing it again. From the moment I stepped off the N train in Coney Island, I felt how special the day was going to be. It was the most beautiful celebration of joy and community I’ve ever witnessed. I was brought to (happy) tears more than once throughout the day, completely swept up in the magic of what I was seeing and feeling. I’m not exaggerating when I say that every person I met radiated warmth, joy, and a welcoming spirit. I left the parade feeling lighter than I had in a long time, with a newfound love for mermaids, sea creatures, and the community that makes this day so remarkable.
Below are some quotes from attendees.
“We’ve been coming every summer for the last 8 or 9 years. He does my glitter in the parking lot”
(about her husband, Peter) - Marilyn
“Jamie, Jamie the jellyfish”
- Jamie the Jellyfish (in response to me asking for their name)
“Usually I’m more sparkly than this. But I wanted to be here to encourage people to shine. I give out stickers during Pride month. Want one?”
-Nick
“I love the costumes, the creativity, and meeting all the awesome people who come”
- Mike
About the Photographer:
Emma Scholes is a New York City based film Photographer with a lifelong fascination for visual storytelling. Her work aims to call attention to the beauty that is hidden in plain sight, pausing time on the quiet moments that oftentimes go unnoticed. She primarily shoots on 35mm film.
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