![The-parade-route](http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1300/639449488_ab2e37b228.jpg)
I think at least that many, maybe more came. The above photo was taken from inside the F train, unfortunately through a dirty window... For those of you who don't know, that's Surf Avenue and Astroland in the background.
This is one of the first sights I saw. :) This happy Lady was one of the first picture I took.
![Umbrella-Lady](http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1015/638593175_9a80046a7b.jpg)
![Squid-Boy](http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1017/639449476_4aca7de9bd.jpg)
The self-proclaimed Squid Boy was a favorite. As were the sea horses below.
![Mermaid-Parade-16](http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1310/639345722_078a291f9a.jpg)
![Mermaid-Parade-15](http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1435/639345682_a304a5119c.jpg)
![Mermaid-Parade-17](http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1099/638492567_44d59eb044.jpg)
There were marching bands being attacked by giant squids.
![Mermaid-Parade-11](http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1395/639345566_ead7f9fceb.jpg)
And accompanying flag girls.
![Mermaid-Parade-10](http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1049/638466743_a1c8f3dff2.jpg)
Dead brides, and seamen.
![Mermaid-Parade-42](http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1154/638522797_a6e5606006.jpg)
![Mermaid-Parade-41](http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1410/638522757_bcd7096bd6.jpg)
And stinky fish. Yes, there really were dead fish in that tank. I was glad there was a strong breeze that day, and pitied the parade entrant behind him.
![Mermaid-Parade-39](http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1421/639381880_83213a39a0.jpg)
Stoic Captains and a first lady.
![Mermaid-Parade-30](http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1023/638505255_951350f4cc.jpg)
And cries of Joy!
![Mermaid-Parade-28](http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1363/639365852_47498b6de1.jpg)
They even had a fabulous accordian marching band. And yes, they were fabulous. Being the owner of a coupld accordian CD's I know. (don't ask)
![Mermaid-Parade-75](http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1381/639411040_926922c9ea.jpg)
It was a grand day altogether.
![Mermaid-Parade-96](http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1066/638567429_0a6f7232ae.jpg)
I have another few hundred photos to sort through before I have all my favorites up on flickr, but if you would like to see the first half that I've posted, then follow the links below. Just a word of caution, not all photos contain clothing, just paint and stickers of some sort... I've posted them in batches of thirty or so.
Mermaid Parade slideshow 1
Mermaid Parade slideshow 2
Mermaid Parade slideshow 3
Mermaid Parade slideshow 4
Enjoy,
-Bitter
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