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People participate in the Mermaid Parade in Coney Island, area of Brookly, New York City, U.S., June 22, 2024. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
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A person raising awareness about bleached coral caused by rising ocean temperatures participates in the Mermaid Parade during a heatwave in Coney Island, area of Brookly, New York City, U.S., June 22, 2024. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
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Children ride the train on their way to watch the Mermaid Parade in Coney Island, area of Brookly, New York City, U.S., June 22, 2024. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
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People raising awareness about plastic ocean pollution dance while participating in the Mermaid Parade during a heatwave in Coney Island, area of Brookly, New York City, U.S., June 22, 2024. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
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People participate in the Mermaid Parade during a heatwave in Coney Island, area of Brookly, New York City, U.S., June 22, 2024. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
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People ride the train to participate in the Mermaid Parade in Coney Island, area of Brookly, New York City, U.S., June 22, 2024. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
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People pose while waiting to participate in the Mermaid Parade in Coney Island, area of Brookly, New York City, U.S., June 22, 2024. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
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People swing dance while participating in the Mermaid Parade in Coney Island, area of Brookly, New York City, U.S., June 22, 2024. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
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People participate in the Mermaid Parade in Coney Island, area of Brookly, New York City, U.S., June 22, 2024. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
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People participate in the Mermaid Parade in Coney Island, area of Brookly, New York City, U.S., June 22, 2024. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
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People raising awareness about plastic ocean pollution dance while participating in the Mermaid Parade during a heatwave in Coney Island, area of Brookly, New York City, U.S., June 22, 2024. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
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A person participates in the Mermaid Parade in Coney Island, area of Brookly, New York City, U.S., June 22, 2024. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
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People watch the Mermaid Parade during a heatwave in Coney Island, area of Brookly, New York City, U.S., June 22, 2024. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
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People raising awareness about plastic ocean pollution dance while participating in the Mermaid Parade during a heatwave in Coney Island, area of Brookly, New York City, U.S., June 22, 2024. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
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People participate in the Mermaid Parade in Coney Island, area of Brookly, New York City, U.S., June 22, 2024. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
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People participate in the Mermaid Parade during a heatwave in Coney Island, area of Brookly, New York City, U.S., June 22, 2024. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
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People participate in the Mermaid Parade in Coney Island, area of Brookly, New York City, U.S., June 22, 2024. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
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People participate in the Mermaid Parade in Coney Island, area of Brookly, New York City, U.S., June 22, 2024. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
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A person with messages in support of Palestinians participates in the Mermaid Parade in Coney Island, area of Brookly, New York City, U.S., June 22, 2024. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
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