Celebrate Halloween at the Annual Pumpkin Parade in Dorchester

Photo © 2024 Neponset River Watershed Association

The Neponset Greenway Council, MassDCR, and NepRWA are gearing up for their Annual Pumpkin Parade at Pope John Paul II Park in Dorchester, promising an evening of fun for families and community members. Attendees can look forward to music, games, candy, and hot chocolate, along with a chance to show off Halloween costumes and creatively carved or decorated pumpkins. Special treats will be awarded to standout costumes and pumpkins, with candles provided to light up the festivities.

This event is free and open to all, with no registration required. In case of rain, the parade will be held the following evening. For more information, reach out to Andres Ripley, NepRWA Greenways Director, at [email protected] or 781-575-0354 x301.

The parade is set for Thursday, October 24, at 5:30 PM, at Pope John Paul II Park on Hallett Street, Dorchester. The rain date is Friday, October 25, at 5:30 PM.

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