Downtown Mermaid Promenade registration begins

Join Mermaid Society SMTX on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. and be a part of the 4th Annual Downtown Mermaid Promenade.

The Downtown Mermaid Promenade is a cornerstone event of the annual Mermaid Society SMTX SPLASH Festival – SPLASH standing for stewardship, preservation, local, arts, sustainability and heritage – a celebration of all things San Marcos that kicks off on Sept. 7 with the Mertini Shakedown event.

The parade has an average of 100 entries every year and continues to entice generations to come out and enjoy the free community event. From marching bands to floats teeming with mermaids to individuals in some of the most colorful homemade outfits joining the promenade — locals and non-locals alike can revel in the spirit of the occasion. This all-inclusive city parade pays tribute to the historic Aquarena Springs Park — and the Aquamaids that performed there — as well as pays homage the unique history and ecology of the San Marcos River.

The parade line-up starts at 8 a.m. at the corner of CM Allen and Cheatham Street and ends at San Marcos Plaza Park, where the Mermaid Aqua Faire will take place immediately following the parade.

The Mermaid Society is opening registration for individuals, nonprofits, local businesses, leaders and groups that would like to take part in the annual promenade. Those interested in applying can register on the Mermaid Society’s website.

Registration fees for nonprofits are $20, standard or individual registration fees are $25, business registration fees are $100, political registration fees are $125 and corporate registration fees are $150. The deadline to register is Sept. 7. For questions regarding the parade email registration@mermaidsocietysmtx.com.