{"id":10128,"date":"2025-08-19T20:45:19","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T20:45:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/10128\/"},"modified":"2025-08-19T20:45:19","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T20:45:19","slug":"9-incredible-sand-sculptures-from-this-weekends-competition-in-coney-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/10128\/","title":{"rendered":"9 incredible sand sculptures from this weekend’s competition in Coney Island"},"content":{"rendered":"

Seen on Coney Island<\/a> this weekend: Two narwhals, two cats, and an elephant\u2014all made of sand. The\u00a033rd Annual Coney Island Sandsculpting Competition took to the sand this weekend to dazzle and delight onlookers with incredible artistic creations.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This year’s winners\u00a0are Tony Cusicanqui in the solo artist category with an elephant sculpture; Ed Lam in the people’s choice category for his hummingbird with flower; Fernanda Perez who created a sleeping cat for the family group; and Kathy Nichols topped the adult group with a sculpture called “I scream \u2026 you scream.” The event’s hosted by the Alliance for Coney Island. Keep scrolling to see the amazing creations from summer 2025.<\/p>\n

RECOMMENDED: The best things to do in Coney Island, NY<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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