""This isn't just a parade. It's artists, families, performers and a piece of New York culture that has made millions of people smile," organizers wrote."
"Coney Island USA said it was facing 'a serious financial crisis after a harsh winter and an exhausting fight to protect the neighborhood from a proposed casino development.'"
The Mermaid Parade, a beloved annual event in Coney Island, is facing cancellation due to financial difficulties experienced by Coney Island USA. The organization is dealing with a financial crisis exacerbated by a harsh winter and opposition to a proposed casino development. To prevent the parade's cancellation, an online fundraiser was initiated with a goal of $26,000, and nearly $24,000 has been raised. The parade, a cultural staple since 1983, is scheduled for June 20th and attracts thousands of attendees each year.
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