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2026 Midwood Mardi Gras
June 14, 2026
Avenue M, between Coney Island Ave and Ocean Aves. 10AM-6PM
The Annual Midwood Mardi Gras (Street Festival) has been ongoing for the past 49 years. It is held by the Midwood Development Corporation (which used to have office on Avenue M before moving.
II remember having some part work delivering fliers in the neighborhood when I reached the age to work. Good to know they are still going – this festival is generally held on the last Sunday in June.
The event is produced by Meteor Events. Photos by Tommy Hom.
(c) Tommy Hom – Avenue M train Station 
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2025 Youth Pride – Heritage of Pride
Held June 28, 2025
Pier 17, South Street SeaportBy Tommy Hom
(c) Tommy Hom – YouthPride close up from Pink Runway and Carpet 2025 
(c) Tommy Hom – Trans Youth Pride 2025 Another beautiful Youth Pride – with a focus on Trans voices. A full line-up that can be found in 2025’s Pride Guide. (check at their website). New was the after dance for everyone . Vibrant colored donuts for volunteers and talent – always a suprise what the staff of this organization dreams up.
(c) Tommy Hom – June 28, 2025 – Volunteer /Talent Suprise! Volunteer – Support – Dance!
Memories of 2024
(c) Tommy Hom – Almost end of show and Clean up time 
(c) Tommy Hom – Talent and Volunteer view New location – energized and happy crowd. The Seaport itself was a bit quiet except for the families out. Shaded area for folks with disabilities. Also wandering the pier, I came across an art installation of sculptures.
Talent was amazing and popping!
YouthPride is tailored to a children and youth and their parents.
Geared toward the LLGBTQIA+ and allies. It is an event well worth attending.
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2024 Coney Island Mermaid Parade
by Tommy Hom. Posted June 3, 2026.
Coney Island, Stillwell Ave and Surf Ave. Brooklyn, NY
(c) Tommy Hom – 2024-06-22 Coney Island Mermaid Parade The Coney Island Mermaid Parade celebrates the sea. Locals from around Brooklyn come to enjoy it’s festive atmosphere. Family friendly. Boardwalk and parks are open for the day. Weather permitting.. By the time I left – it down poered and it felt great!
I do miss all the motorcycles and their riders – showing off their rides and gear.
(c) Tommy Hom – 2024-06-22 Coney Island Mermaid Parade participants Video removed d (broken file)
(c) Tommy Hom – June 22, 2024 – Video Coney Island Mermaid Parade