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Pumpkin Parade
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| Dates: | Tuesday, October 20, 2015 |
| Hours: | 5:00pm to 7:00pm |
| Ages: | Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
| Cost: | Free see below |
| Category: | Seasonal Fun |
One of the most unique and popular Halloween-related events – the Great Pumpkin Float – will take place this year on Tuesday, October 20th at Pope John Paul II Park in Dorchester. This is the tenth year of a Dorchester tradition when hundreds of costumed children and their families, as well as enthusiastic individuals will participate in the parade of illuminated jack-o-lanterns down Davenport Creek to the Neponset River.
Beginning at 5:00 p.m., participants can bring a 6 – 8 inch pumpkin that has been carved at home to the Hallet Street entrance to the park to be mounted on a special individual float. Each jack-o-lantern will have a candle inserted and lit before being launched en mass in the water.
Floats and candles will be provided. The result will be a beautiful water parade of spooky pumpkins. The event is free and no registration is required.
Pumpkins will be collected for composting and floats are recycled for next year’s event making this a green tradition. New this year will be an event check in held at the Hallet Street entrance to park.
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation is pleased to sponsor this popular event with the Boston Natural Areas Network.
| COST | ↑ top |
FREE, BYO Pumpkin
| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/greater-boston/event-20758.html?srpage=8?referrer=www.google.com/
| LOCATION | ↑ top |
Gallivan Blvd., Dorchester, MA map
Phone: 617.542.7696
Hallet Street entrance to PJP II park off Morrisey Blvd in Dorchester.
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