This article appeared in the 24 July issue of The Carroll Gardens/Cobble Hill Courier .
A bloodthirsty crocodile emerged from the beach in Coney Island, drawing a large crowd to the shore’s famous boardwalk. But it didn’t come alone. From the sandy scene also sprang a dinosaur, a race car and Jesus Christ.
The motley spectacle could only mean the annual Coney Island Sand Sculpting Contest and Unity Day Celebration and this year’s event is just around the corner.
A lizard emerges from the sand at last year’s Coney Island Sand Sculpting Contest.
