Shimmering scales, fins and even a pirate hat or two could be seen in downtown San Marcos Saturday as the city closed Mermaid Week with the SMTX Mermaid Parade, which made its way down LBJ Drive. The parade, according to the SMTX Mermaid Parade website, is created to strengthen community engagement and celebrate San Marcos’ “unique river and art culture.” Included in the parade were the Austin Samba and Las Monas de San Antonio, along with a lot of color, dance and even a couple of giant mermaid puppets. Following the parade, San Marcos held the Mermaid Splash Fesival at San Marcos Plaza Park. 

See more photos here. (photos by Moses Leos III)