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Coney Island USA Art Director Adam "Realman" Rinn says the annual art parade is full of colorful costumes, extravagant floats and dancers. It returns to Surf Avenue on Saturday.
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Coney Island USA Art Director Adam "Realman" Rinn says the annual art parade is full of colorful costumes, extravagant floats and dancers. It returns to Surf Avenue on Saturday.
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