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Mermaids, Pirates Abound At Greenport Maritime Festival, Despite Rain

Mother Nature couldn't stop the fun at the Greenport Maritime Festival this weeken. See the photos of all the fun here.

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Mermaids, sea creatures and even a superhero turned out for the annual Merry Merfolk parade and costume judging Saturday. (Lisa Finn / Patch )
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Mermaids, pirates, sea creatures and even a superhero turned out for the annual Merry Merfolk parade and costume judging Saturday. (Lisa Finn / Patch)
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An elated adult mermaid claimed her prize as winner of the adult costume competition. (Lisa Finn / Patch)
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Greenport's nautical roots were celebrated at the annual Maritime Festival this weekend. (Lisa Finn / Patch)
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Greenport Village Mayor Kevin Stuessi. (Lisa Finn / Patch)
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Greenport Village Mayor Kevin Stuessi and a young superhero. (Lisa Finn / Patch)
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Sea creatures were spotted at the Greenport Maritime Festival. (Lisa Finn / Patch)
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Anne Smith, who is running for Southold town board, attended the festivities. (Lisa Finn / Patch)
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Despite soggy skies, families turned out for the fun. (Lisa Finn / Patch)
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The crew from Lucharitos was all smiles. (Lisa Finn / Patch)
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Rainy skies didn't dampen the spirits of those who turned out for the Greenport Maritime Festival Saturday. (Lisa Finn / Patch)
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Those who attended were dressed for the weather. (Lisa Finn / Patch)
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Young pirates took home their treasures. (Lisa Finn / Patch)
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PIrates and mermaids were onhand for the Greenport Maritime Festival. (Lisa Finn / Patch)
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Greenport Village Mayor Kevin Stuessi and Southold Justice Dan Ross, who is running for re-election, judged the Merry Merfolk costumes. (Lisa Finn / Patch)
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Greenport's nautical roots run deep. (Lisa Finn / Patch)
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Soggy skies didn't dampen the spirits of those who turned out for the Greenport Maritime Festival. (Lisa Finn / Patch)
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Soggy skies didn't dampen the spirits of those who turned out for the Greenport Maritime Festival. (Lisa Finn / Patch)
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Soggy skies didn't dampen the spirits of those who turned out for the Greenport Maritime Festival. (Lisa Finn / Patch)
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Soggy skies didn't dampen the spirits of those who turned out for the Greenport Maritime Festival. (Lisa Finn Patch)
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Soggy skies didn't dampen the spirits of those who turned out for the Greenport Maritime Festival. (Lisa Finn / Patch)
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Tracey Orlando, executive director of the East End Seaport Museum & Marine Foundation. (Lisa Finn / Patch)
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Community heroes were represented. (Lisa Finn / Patch)

GREENPORT, NY — Soggy skies didn't stop the Greenport Maritime Festival from unfolding this weekend.

After an earlier cancellation led to a new date for the event, the weekend's weather was, once again, less than stellar. But despite Saturday's soggy start and Sunday's winds, the fun continued, beginning with the Merry Merfolk parade kicking off the 33rd Annual Maritime Festival.

Next, the Merry Merfolk costume contest took place, with all sea creatures, mermaids, pirates, and other seafaring participants showing off their costumes to applause from the crowd.

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And on Sunday, the first-ever Greenport Cardboard Boat Race had crowds cheering — and making plans to attend again for the splashingly good fun next year.

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