This weekend we drove up to New York for Mermaid Parade. In order to avoid one long day, we went up and stayed in Staten Island overnight, so that it is just a short drive to Coney Island in the morning. This year, after we checked in to the hotel, we went over to Brooklyn to check out the Pier 6 Playground. There is a large sandbox area, a splash park and an area with a bunch of swings. Zoe seemed to enjoy most all of this.
After that, we stuck around the area since there were a number of other piers with eateries, playgrounds and sport courts, all with an excellent view of the city. The next day we arrived in Coney Island well before the parade and went directly to the rides. Zoe went on a number of them, some with us, some by herself. For the most part, she enjoyed them all.
In terms of weather, it was a beautiful day, and since we had our bathing suits with us, Zoe and I decided to go for a quick dip. The water was incredibly warm and Zoe had no fear of the ocean. In fact, several times I had to pick her up because she just kept walking in further as the waves staring hitting her in the chest.
Since it was Mermaid Parade, it seemed only fitting that Zoe have a mermaid to play with. There were plenty to choose from. Also, since it was a parade, Zoe didn't want to break tradition so she made sure to fall asleep on me as the parade marched on.
Even though the parade has gotten more popular, and the crowd grows every year, it is still worth attending. As I look forward to next year, you can take a look at the Mermaid Parade 2014 album on Flickr to see even more pictures.
After that, we stuck around the area since there were a number of other piers with eateries, playgrounds and sport courts, all with an excellent view of the city. The next day we arrived in Coney Island well before the parade and went directly to the rides. Zoe went on a number of them, some with us, some by herself. For the most part, she enjoyed them all.
In terms of weather, it was a beautiful day, and since we had our bathing suits with us, Zoe and I decided to go for a quick dip. The water was incredibly warm and Zoe had no fear of the ocean. In fact, several times I had to pick her up because she just kept walking in further as the waves staring hitting her in the chest.
Since it was Mermaid Parade, it seemed only fitting that Zoe have a mermaid to play with. There were plenty to choose from. Also, since it was a parade, Zoe didn't want to break tradition so she made sure to fall asleep on me as the parade marched on.
Even though the parade has gotten more popular, and the crowd grows every year, it is still worth attending. As I look forward to next year, you can take a look at the Mermaid Parade 2014 album on Flickr to see even more pictures.
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