Mermaids strolled along Surf Avenue under sunny skies Saturday for the 30th Annual Mermaid Parade. Many wore elaborate costumes, many wore barely anything at all. Take a look at the (slightly NSFW) photos below and watch the charming video above.

And if you're in the parading-mood, don't forget to check out the Gay Pride Parade Sunday on 5th Avenue!

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  • Participants march on Surf Avenue during the 30th annual Mermaid parade Saturday, June 23, 2012 in New York's Coney Island. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

  • Participants carry an Australian flag as they march on the boardwalk during the 30th annual Mermaid parade Saturday, June 23, 2012 in New York's Coney Island. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

  • A woman dressed as a mermaid poses for photos in the staging area ahead of the 30th annual Mermaid parade Saturday, June 23, 2012 in New York's Coney Island. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

  • A man dressed as Uncle Sam marches on Surf Avenue during the 30th annual Mermaid parade Saturday, June 23, 2012 in New York's Coney Island. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

  • Mark Snyder walks on the beach in costume after participating in the 30th annual Mermaid parade Saturday, June 23, 2012, in New York's Coney Island. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

  • Participants march on the boardwalk during the 30th annual Mermaid parade Saturday, June 23, 2012 in New York's Coney Island. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

  • A man watches from a window on West 23rd Street as participants of the 30th annual Mermaid parade congregate in the staging area, Saturday, June 23, 2012, at New York's Coney Island. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

  • Cathy Lo, center, helps Monica Vela make her palm tree costume in the staging area ahead of the 30th annual Mermaid parade on Saturday, June 23, 2012, at New York's Coney Island. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

  • Jessica Layman, foreground, and other members of the Occupy Atlantis group pose for photographers in the staging area ahead of the 30th annual Mermaid parade Saturday, June 23, 2012, it New York's Coney Island. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

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