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4 BROOKLYN WEEKLY, JUNE 28, 2020 PARADE cided to keep the event socially distanced out of fear of spreading the disease. “We can’t have 800,000 people in Coney Island for obvious reasons,” Alhadeff said. “The last thing we want to do is have a super spreader event.” Coney Island USA, however, hopes to recreate the parade’s communal atmosphere by featuring the disparate celebrations in a livestreamed event online. The format will not only allow attendees to maintain a safe social distance, but will also give the audience a chance to take a closer look at some of the intricate costumes, Alhadeff said. “People really want to talk about their costume,” he said. “This year people can really get screen time.” The reimagined march will also carry on other Mermaid Parade staples, such as its costume contest, spearheaded by this year’s inaugural King and Queen, playwrights Jeremy O. Harris and Lynn Nottage. The Coney Island’s annual Mermaid Parade is a site for quirky, creative costumes. Photo by Erica Price King and Queen, along with a panel of judges, will determine the best Mermaid and Neptune costumes, the best child’s costume, the best musical group, and more. One difference in this year’s event, however, is that it will serve to fund outside organizations. A maximum of half of the donations will go to Coney Island USA, and the other half will be split between several other charities chosen by the organizers and the parade’s King and Queen, Alhadeff said. “We’re goofy, we fool around, but we’re also serious and want to make sure we’re doing our part,” Alhadeff said. While the event won’t be held in its Coney Island home, Alhadeff said that he hopes to work with some local bars and restaurants to host small celebrations as part of the “parade.” “Hopefully, there will be venues in Coney Island, but we do expect everybody to act responsibly,” Alhadeff said. Continued from page 1 Lager and larger Beloved PLG Brewery looks to expand BY BEN VERDE Pint sized no more! A Beloved Prospect Lefferts Gardens brewery is raising funds to expand out of its quaint Nostrand Avenue location and into spacious new digs with a full-sized commercial kitchen. DaleView Biscuits and Beer has been feeding the parkside neighborhood with its southern-style biscuits and inventive craft beer since 2018. The owner and brewmaster says he is looking to expand so DaleView can increase its food production, start wholesaling its mouth-watering gluten-free biscuits, and expand its taproom. “I’m looking for another location with a full commercial kitchen so we can start doing some wholesaling,” said Chris Gandsy. To help fi nance the expansion, Gandsy is crowdfunding ALE VIEW: Owner Christopher Gandsy stands in front of DaleView Biscuits and Beer. Photo by Ben Verde through the investment service Mainvest, which allows community members to invest in the business and receive a revenue-sharing note which will entitle them to a certain percentage of the business’s future revenue. Gandsy has raised $28,000 so far toward a $75,000 goal. Daleview Biscuits and Beer (1170 Nostrand Ave. between Rutland Road and Fenimore Street in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, (347) 240–5110, www.biscuitsandbeer. nyc). Open Thurs-Sun, 12-7 pm. �� /www.bis-cuitsandbeer.nyc /www.bis-cuitsandbeer.nyc /www.bis-cuitsandbeer.nyc