Overview
- Organizers say the 44th Mermaid Parade is expected to return on June 20, 2026 in Coney Island.
- A GoFundMe to keep the event running has raised more than $35,000 toward a $40,000 goal with about 600 donors.
- Artistic director Adam Rinn called the support incredible and said he is very confident the team will fund this year's production.
- The nonprofit cites a revenue slump since COVID and heavy spending to oppose a proposed casino as key causes of the shortfall.
- Coney Island USA reports $5.5 million in assets, mostly its landmark Surf Avenue building, which it will not sell, so costs like permits, staging, sound and staff still rely on new funding.