New Jersey has a whole host of fun festivals and Asbury Park is home to a handful of my favorites. The Asbury Park Zombie Crawl is a classic Halloween tradition but they celebrate other supernatural creatures, as well. They’ve welcomed us to a world of witchcraft and wizardry with Pottercon and invite us all to fall under the spell of magnificent mermaids at their annual promenade.
Everyone is welcome to participate in the Asbury Park Promenade of Mermaids.
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Now in its fourth year, the event will be held on June 30th.
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It’s free to attend, whether you want to watch or walk in the parade.
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If you’d like to enter the costume contest, it will cost $10. The prizes are fantastic and profits have helped support charities in the past.
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Kids and adults alike participate. 9 months? 99 years? It’s fun for everyone!
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But this epic event is more than a march…
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You’ll find vendors selling mermaid merchandise and other goodies…
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You may even catch a live performance. Last year, there were mermaid belly dancers!
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After the festival, check out boardwalk eateries and attractions like the pinball museum/arcade!
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Or, you can go for a swim at the beach!
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Have you been to the Asbury Park Promenade of Mermaids yet? Will you be going this summer? While the mermaid parade is sure to be a blast, there’s plenty more to do while you’re in town. Check out this fantastic food truck park, or this paranormal museum and bookstore, for starters.
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