"Dress up like a mermaid. We have to be there at 1"
"Okay!"
How can I say no to marching in front of thousands of people dressed like a mythical goddess of the sea? Self conscious? Not something people feel at the mermaid parade.
With some sun-screen a bikini top and little else I marched with the mermaids of the Hungry March band. Choreography was: follow the steps or don't follow the steps but whatever you do DO NOT do something in-between... and smile.
We ended the Parade by marching right into the sea, band, bikinis, and all! I skipped the Nathan's hot dog, a coney island classic, and met my family for dinner in Park Slope...I guess I have to go back next year.
Marginally,
Mollie
