Coney Island USA Celebrates 35 Years of The Mermaid Parade
By: A.A. Cristi Mar. 20, 2017
Coney Island USA will present our Annual Spring Gala on Saturday evening, March 25, 2017. Our Coral Jubilee is a celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Mermaid Parade and the 100th anniversary of our landmark building!
Tickets for the Annual Spring Gala are $100 for General Admission and $250 for VIP Admission. The evening will feature performances by superstars of the burlesque and sideshow movements, go-go dancers, music and more. Food and open bar are included in the price of admission. Doors open at 7 p.m. for VIP guests. General Admission is from 8 p.m. to midnight. Founded in 1980 by Brooklyn impresario and unofficial Mayor of Coney Island Dick D. Zigun, Coney Island USA is known worldwide for the spectacular Mermaid Parade, and as presenters of the Coney Island Circus Sideshow, Burlesque at the Beach, and the Coney Island Film Festival. All funds raised will support these arts programs and the Coney Island Museum. Coney Island USA is located in a National Historic Landmark building, at 1208 Surf Avenue, in Brooklyn, New York. Further info and advance tickets at www.coneyisland.com/galaConey Island USA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit arts organization based in the amusement park area of the Coney Island neighborhood of Brooklyn New York at 1208 Surf Ave. In existence since 1980, Coney Island USA has developed and produces a number of different programs including some of New York City's best loved summer programming, such as the Mermaid Parade and the Coney Island Circus Sideshow. Coney Island USA also operates the Coney Island Museum and produces Ask the Experts, Burlesque at the Beach, the Coney Island Hot Rod Festival, Congress of Curious Peoples, Funhouse Philosophers, Magic at Coney, The Mermaid Ball and the Coney Island Sideshow School. Coney Island USA also produces the Coney Island Film Festival in association with indiefilmpage.com.
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