There are few New York attractions as iconic and close to the hearts of New Yorkers as Coney Island USA. This year’s featured guest Mat Fraser (of American Horror Story: Freak Show) helped get the party started at the annual Spring Gala, which is held to benefit the organization's innovative arts programming—including the Coney Island Museum, the Coney Island Circus Sideshow, and the Coney Island Film Festival. The king and queen of the 2015 Mermaid Parade were also announced.
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