Because that darn nuisance Sandy gutted two of the main funding sources for Coney Island's summertime institution, the Mermaid Parade, organizing body Coney Island USA turned to Kickstarter to raise the moolah needed. Aiming to make it to $100K, the current total stands at almost $97,000 with five days to go exceeded its goal! Incentives include a bespoke costume and the chance to march with "the royal entourage." Will the show, optimistically scheduled for June 22, go on? Fingers crossed. Hell yeah it will. [McBrooklyn via Kickstarter; previously]
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