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Photo Gallery: Mermaid Capital of Texas Fest

September 29, 2023 231 4

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By Annika Rutledge and Cole Ramirez

KTSW Multimedia Photographers

San Martians came together last weekend to celebrate the San Marcos River and its mermaid myths through the Mermaid Capital of Texas Fest. The Mermaid Society SMTX hosted the annual festival with a parade and street market Saturday morning. Annika Rutledge and Cole Ramirez, KTSW multimedia photographers, were able to attend the event and capture the vibrancy of San Marcos’ mermaids and residents.

Outside of the courthouse a white sign with San Marcos themed playing cards lies next to a tent. It says “do you love san marcos?” in big text.

San Marcos Playing Card Booth at Mermaid Fest. | Cole Ramirez

Mermaid sitting on a float for the parade

San Marcos Annual Mermaid Festival. | Annika Rutledge

woman walking with kids in the mermaid parade

San Marcos Annual Mermaid Festival | Annika Rutledge

Mermaids sitting on top of a truck during the San Marcos mermaid festival

San Marcos Annual Mermaid Festival | Annika Rutledge

Three people on the lawn smiling/posing for the camera. Man on the left is older and the woman on the right has sunglasses and is holding a young girl in a Princess Ariel costume. There is an open box of pizza in front of them.

Festival Goers at Mermaid Fest in San Marcos. | Cole Ramirez

skeleton on a parade jeep float

San Marcos Annual Mermaid Festival | Annika Rutledge

Pirate walking in the mermaid parade

San Marcos Annual Mermaid Festival | Annika Rutledge

man dressed as triton in parade.

San Marcos Annual Mermaid Festival | Annika Rutledge

San Marcos courthouse surrounded by the Mermaid Fest vendor tens and festival goers

Mermaid Fest in San Marcos. | Cole Ramirez

kids dressed as mermaids on a float

San Marcos Annual Mermaid Festival | Annika Rutledge

Two people standing side by side in center focus. One on the left has a dark blue bandana on their head and the one on the right has a light-blue jean bucket hat with sunglasses on top. The person on the left has facial hair and a septum piercing, and they are wearing a dark blue t-shirt. The girl on the right is wearing a white halter tank top and green backpack straps showing. The background is out of focus with people passing by in front of a coffee shop with white vendor tents.

Two Friends Attend Mermaid Fest Together. | Cole Ramirez

Mermaid sitting on a float for the parade and waving

San Marcos Annual Mermaid Festival | Annika Rutledge

Two women smiling with mermaid tails sitting side by side. One on the left is wearing a traditional Mexican sombrero and two long braids. The one on the right is older and has a red tank top with the words “Mermaid on deck”.

Mermaids at Mermaid Fest in San Marcos. | Cole Ramirez

Mini Boutique filled with colorful bags, coasters, and dolls.

MaraVillas booth at Mermaid Fest. | Cole Ramirez

folklorico dancer walking in the parade

San Marcos Annual Mermaid Festival | Annika Rutledge

Portrait of a man in a purple-blue toned crab costume

Festival Goer in Costume at Mermaid Fest. | Cole Ramirez

mermaid of san antonio sirens walking with a banner

San Marcos Annual Mermaid Festival | Annika Rutledge

Petting zoo worker in a purple shirt is handling a pale-yellow boa snake as people observe or pass by in the background.

Petting Zoo at Mermaid Fest. | Cole Ramirez

Festival Goers stand in line for fresh kettle corn and lemonade as others walk past.

Food Trucks at Mermaid Fest. | Cole Ramirez

Written by: ktsw admin

Annika Rutledge Cole Ramirez Mermaid Capital of Texas Mermaid Festival San Marcos

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