2008 Mermaid Parade
The most recent adventure was the 2008 Mermaid Parade. The parade itself is fun but most of the action is after. A few of the parade highlights were:
- The Evolve Fish who were chanting “What do we want? Evolution! When do we want it? Now!” Awesome
- The Marine Antoinette float, complete with guillotine
- An LOLCAT reference.
- Optimus Prime
- The Cracked Out Super Heroes including this guy. Gotta love a parade.
After the parade ends there is a huge rush to the bars. The crowd around 
Ruby’s extends from the back of the bar to the beach. Not bad for a place without a working bathroom. Peggy O’Neills had some good burgers but the bar is too busy.
My big achievement of the night is the Cyclone ride. I had told Gary that he had to get me to ride the cyclone. As a failsafe I told him to not let me weasel out of it. A Gary with a mission is not a Gary to be messed with, so I rode the cyclone.
Got to admit, it was fun. Shook the hell out of me, neck was hurting for two days after. Thoughts of Keith were running through my head. The steep drops and quick turns are a real thrill but its the rattling of the car that really gets you. So awesome, cant wait to do it again next year.
In: Beer, Travel · Tagged with: coney island, mermaid parade
