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Don’t know what to do with the pumpkin you spent hours making a silly face or a scary monster after Halloween? The Outremont Pumpkin Parade is there to give them a second life on Friday.
Every year for the past 12 years, Outremont en famille takes over Pratt Park after dark on Nov. 1 and turns it into a candlelit cemetery for jack-o’-lanterns that would otherwise be thrown in the trash or left on the porch. Rot or become a squirrel’s dinner.
It’s an opportunity for families to hang out, appreciate the neighbors’ original creations and even win prizes for the most decorated pumpkin.
“It’s a fun event. It makes Halloween last a day longer,” said Claire-Isabel Maaft, president of Outremont en famille.
“Some people put a lot of energy into carving these pumpkins. Some of them are like a work of art. It’s actually stunning to see.”
The public can vote for their favorite jack-o’-lantern in four award categories: one for children aged five and under, children aged six to 12, teenagers and adults, amateurs and artists.
Snacks and hot drinks will be served throughout the event, which will take place rain or shine.
People can pre-register for the Pumpkin Parade online or just show up in person this Friday between 4pm and 6pm to drop off their pumpkins. The parade starts after dark, between 18:00 and 20:00
Be sure not to miss the parade because starting at 21:00, municipal trucks will haul the pumpkins to the compost.
Maaft said between 300 and 500 pumpkins are displayed each year, and about 800 people come to see them. And it’s not just for Outermont residents.
“People are welcome … you don’t have to bring your own pumpkin to come see the parade, and it’s free,” Muffet said.
Outremont en famille organizes neighborhood activities designed to educate, promote diversity and intergenerational connections, and support families. Last year she joined the Eco-quartier initiative to give the neighborhood a green makeover.
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