I’m happy to share that this photo was awarded a silver medal/second place in this year’s Paris International Street Photo Awards (@pispa_streetphotoawards) in the Urban Culture category. I’m in excellent company among a global group of street photographers. Congrats to all! You can see the full results on the PISPA website.

This image is was taken on the day of the Coney Island Mermaid Parade, which is held in June to celebrate the summer solstice. After the parade ends the party continues on the beach and boardwalk well into the night.