In June we DJed on a float at the legendary Mermaid Parade in New York's Coney Island. It was amazing! Here are the highlights...

Welcome to the seaside!



The famous Wonder Wheel:



Getting ready - the long ride out on the subway. The blue mermaid is our lovely friend Meika who runs the vintage store Another Man's Treasure in Jersey City (www.myspace.com/anothermanstreasure).



Mermaids on the move!



Security is tight! Make sure you have the correct ID!



DJing at the parade! The float was pulled by a man on a bike.



Nisha and Meika:



Swing dancing Sailors!



Dancing on the boardwalk



Noteworthy costumes - we love the octopus and the cyclone headdress!



The Marine Antoinettes!



Last minute photocall...



We also went to the Coney Island Sideshow - one of our favourite places. We recommend you go next time you're in New York!



The amazing performers - the adorable Heather Holliday, debonair Donny Vomit and fire-eater Angelica:



Coney Island is under threat from re-developers. See www.myspace.com/saveconeyisland, and buy the T-shirt - we did!



You can get the T shirt from www.lolastaar.com - or from the shop on the boardwalk. Save Coney Island! x