New York is home to many great one-of-a-kind events, and the Mermaid Parade held at Coney Island (Brooklyn) each year is one that provides a creative outlet for many to get out of the closet.

But I'm not referring solely to trans-folk getting out of the closet.

Holly Holt, who works in financial public relations for a firm in Brooklyn told the Wall Street Journal that "Of course, the monotony of wearing pantsuits can wear down anyone's creativity. In the various female groups and professional associations I am affiliated with, I have noticed a common thread: Many women secretly lead creative lives on the side and are very reluctant to reveal this in the work place."

One such group is the Sexcamaids, a 30- member group that strutted their stuff in this year's parade.

The events just celebrated its 30th such parade this year under hot and sunny skies.

Rutan told the Huffinton Post that "It's a parade of open expression.  It's always fun and wild. We love the creativity that shows up."

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