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Toss some fruit into the ocean, wake the sea gods with a splash!
sonia Founded in 1983, this annual summer solstice parade celebrates artistic expression, seaside mythology, and neighborhood pride.
sonia A unique 150-foot-tall ferris wheel features sliding passenger cars that swoop along internal tracks as the wheel rotates.
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Cyclone cure: In 1948, a man claimed the extreme thrills of riding the Cyclone cured his sudden, psychological muteness.
A fabled marine creature with the head and upper body of a woman and the tail of a fish. Since 1983, Coney Island has celebrated these mythical creatures during its annual summer solstice art parade.
In what year did the historic wooden roller coaster, the Coney Island Cyclone, first open to the public?
Who founded the Coney Island Polar Bear Club, the oldest winter bathing club in America, in 1903?
What unique feature sets the Coney Island Wonder Wheel apart from standard Ferris wheels?
What seasonal event is officially opened each year by the marching of the Coney Island Mermaid Parade?
On what day of the year does the Coney Island Polar Bear Club host its famous public plunge?