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By Pamela Skillings, About.com Guide to Manhattan, NY since 2005

Weekend Picks: Gay Pride and Mermaids

Friday June 23, 2006
  • Pride Week 2006 Events -- This weekend is action-packed with Pride Week events. There's the Pride March, one of the nation's largest gay pride parades. There's PrideFest, an all-day, family-friendly street festival. There are also parties, readings, exhibits, and performances all weekend long.

    Animal lovers shouldn't miss the NYC Animals Pet Pride Pageant on Saturday with guest judge and presenter Liza Minnelli. Winning pets will ride proudly in the Gay Pride Parade on Sunday and all proceeds benefit New York animal rescue.

    Find out more about New York Pride Week 2006 events.


  • Coney Island Mermaid Parade -- Head to Brooklyn on Saturday for one of New York's most unique summer events. Party with mermaids, pirates, and other outrageous Brooklyn creatures. All are welcome -- the freakier the better.


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