Mermaid convention
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2012-08-11: Orlando, Florida: Following up after last year’s Mer-Con, a second mermaid convention took place during this weekend, as reported in the Orlando Sentinel (regional newspaper, est. 1876). This convention was more diverse than the last, featuring pirates and faeries in addition to mermaids. I didn’t find any articles where participants talked about earnestly identifying as mermaids, as I did for last year's Mer-Con. This may be a primarily commercial event, in addition to featuring some underwater performances.
Sources
Jon Busdeker, “Mermaid convention makes a splash at Orlando hotel.” 2012-08-11 Orlando Sentinel. http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2012-08-11/news/os-mermaids-convention-merpalooza-20120811_1_mermaids-tails-convention
Carolyn T., “Mer-Palooza.” 2012-08-08. I Am A Mermaid. http://iamamermaid.com/2012/08/08/mer-palooza
Here’s the official website, which has a terrible animated Flash interface (epilepsy warning!) Mer-Palooza Convention. http://34783478.wix.com/merpaloozaconvention
2012-08-11: Orlando, Florida: Following up after last year’s Mer-Con, a second mermaid convention took place during this weekend, as reported in the Orlando Sentinel (regional newspaper, est. 1876). This convention was more diverse than the last, featuring pirates and faeries in addition to mermaids. I didn’t find any articles where participants talked about earnestly identifying as mermaids, as I did for last year's Mer-Con. This may be a primarily commercial event, in addition to featuring some underwater performances.
Jon Busdeker, “Mermaid convention makes a splash at Orlando hotel.” 2012-08-11 Orlando Sentinel. http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2012-08-11/news/os-mermaids-convention-merpalooza-20120811_1_mermaids-tails-convention
Carolyn T., “Mer-Palooza.” 2012-08-08. I Am A Mermaid. http://iamamermaid.com/2012/08/08/mer-palooza
Here’s the official website, which has a terrible animated Flash interface (epilepsy warning!) Mer-Palooza Convention. http://34783478.wix.com/merpaloozaconvention
