The 5 Most Interesting Parades In The World

By All That's Interesting | Edited By John Kuroski

Published December 20, 2013

Updated November 7, 2018

The Mermaid Parade

Mermaid Parade

Started in 1983, the Mermaid Parade launches the summer season with a Mardi Gras style parade that, in true New York fashion, celebrates all things weird, wild, and in-between. The parade features floats, marine themed outfits, and a lot of skin, as New York is one of the few states in the US where it is legal for woman to be topless in public.

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Mermaid Parade Float

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Topless Paraders At Mermaid Parade

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Established in 2010, All That's Interesting brings together a dedicated staff of digital publishing veterans and subject-level experts in history, true crime, and science. From the lesser-known byways of human history to the uncharted corners of the world, we seek out stories that bring our past, present, and future to life. Privately-owned since its founding, All That's Interesting maintains a commitment to unbiased reporting while taking great care in fact-checking and research to ensure that we meet the highest standards of accuracy.

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John Kuroski is the editorial director of All That's Interesting. He graduated from New York University with a degree in history, earning a place in the Phi Alpha Theta honor society for history students. An editor at All That's Interesting since 2015, his areas of interest include modern history and true crime.