Here's every pumpkin parade happening in Toronto this year
Pumpkin parades in Toronto started with Sorauren Park back in 2004 and have since exploded into a widespread phenomenon in parks across the city on the day after Halloween. After sundown on November 1, the city's pumpkins come out for one final show before being composted.
Here's a roundup of pumpkin parades happening around the city.
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Halloween and Haunted Events
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November 1This pumpkin parade is the original, starting all the way back in 2004. This year's event starts at sundown around 6 p.m.Friends of Sorauren Park
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November 1Join St. James Park from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for the Halloween Pumpkin Parade. This event will also feature a festive drum circle.St. James Park
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November 1This parade is the earliest in the city, starting at 5 p.m. Bring your jack-o-lantern to Terraview soccer field for one last hurrah.Terraview Park
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November 1Join the crowd at Centennial Park on November 1st from 6-8 p.m. for the annual Pumpkin Parade!Centennial Park
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November 1Give your jack-o'-lantern a spectacular send off this year! Drop your pumpkins off at Lambton Kingsway Park as early as 3 p.m. on November 1, or bring them with you that evening when the event starts at 6 p.m.Lambton Kingsway Park
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November 1This 6 p.m. event is particularly apt for residents of Scarborough, located in Birchcrest Park near Agincourt. Bring your jack-o-lanters for a night of fun, and don't forget your tea light or candle.Birchcrest Park
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November 1Bring your jack-o-lantern and candles to light the pathways of the fantastic Glen Long Park at 6 p.m.Glen Long Park
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November 1Elm Park will be hosting its own pumpkin parade, starting at 6 p.m.Elm Park
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November 1Bring your jack-o-lantern and candles to Mossie Park for one last night of spooky fun after Halloween! Starts at 6 p.m.De Havilland 'Mossie' Park
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November 1Bring your jack-o-lantern to Fairbank Memorial Park at 6 p.m. for the annual pumpkin parade.Fairbank Memorial Park
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November 1Head up to Gledhill Park near the Danforth Village for its pumpkin parade at 6 p.m.Gledhill Park
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November 1Bring your jack-o-lanterns with a tea light inside at 6 p.m. to Carlton Park, and line them around the wading pool.Carlton Park
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November 1Ward 16's Annual Pumpkin Parade will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. in Eglinton Park.Eglinton Park
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November 1Bring your Jack-O-Lanterns down to light up Mimico Square and Amos Waites Park on Wednesday Nov 1st at 6 p.m.Amos Waites Park
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November 1Stephenson Park's annual pumpkin parade is at 6 p.m.Stephenson Park
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November 1What's your pumpkin doing after Halloween? Bring your jack-o-'latern and a candle at 6 p.m.Wychwood Barns Park
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November 1Please join us for our first Annual Pumpkin Parade on November 1st at 6 p.m.!Park Lawn Park
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November 1Come show off your pumpkin at the 8th Annual Masaryk Park Pumpkin Parade. Starts at Dusk! FREE Hot Chocolate!Masaryk Park
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November 1On November 1st at 6 p.m., we invite you to bring your jack-o-lanterns to Rennie Park for the second annual pumpkin parade.Rennie Park
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November 1Come out on Wednesday, November 1st for our third Annual Pumpkin Parade in Oakridge Park. The fun starts at 6 p.m. so show up with the jack-o-lanterns just before, and be ready to light them up to be part of the parade.Oakridge Park
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November 1Give your gourds one more chance to shine! Bring your pumpkins to Vine Park at dusk on November 1st and add it to the ever-growing, ever-winding path of carved creations.Vine Avenue Parkette
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November 1The Gleb Manor Square Pumpkin Parade starts at 6:30 p.m. Don't forget your candle!Gleb Manor Square East
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November 1By friends of Withrow Park. Bring your pumpkins at 6 p.m. and light up the pathways!Withrow Park
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November 1Bring your jack-o-lantern (and a candle!) at 6:30 PM and see the amazing "parade" of pumpkins!Norwood Park
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November 1Bring your own pumpkin and candle, the fun starts at 6:30!Felstead Park
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November 1Bring you jack-o-lanterns to East Lynn Park at 6:30 on Nov 1.East Lynn Park
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November 1Bring your jack-o-lanterns to the East York Civic Centre any time after 6 p.m. and light up the pathways with your creations. All skill levels welcome!East York Civic Centre
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November 1Bring your jack-lanterns to the park the evening after Halloween to light up the autumn darkness 6:30-8 p.m. This year there will be more prizes and a fire/glow Hula Hoop performance by Bex In Motion.Dempsey Park
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November 1A Dog costume parade will be held on the same night as the Pumpkin Parade at 7:30 p.m.Dovercourt Park
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November 1Line up your pumpkins along the path starting at Dentonia Park Ave and Sibley Ave. Bring a tea light! Lighters will be available at the park.Dentonia Park
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November 1Drop your pumpkins off during the day, and remember to put a candle inside and local goblins will put them on the spooky trail. Or, come at 6:30 p.m. with your carved pumpkin and a flashlight.Friends Of Moncur Park
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November 1The Friends of Earlscourt Park are hosting the 6th Annual Parade! November 1st from 6:30 – 8:00. Bring your Halloween pumpkin and join the fun!Earlscourt Park
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November 1See a plethora of perfectly produced pumpkins on display! This event starts around 7 p.m.Phin Park
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November 1Give your jack-o-Lantern a second chance to shine, while admiring your neighbour’s as well. Bring your carved pumpkins and a candle to display around the park.Sandown Park
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November 1Gather your little pumpkins and bring them on November 1st for the 5th annual pumpkin parade here. There will be hot chocolate, a bonfire, and live music.Bartlett Parkette
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November 1Bring your jack-o-lanterns and candles to the west side of the park and light them up! The cafe will be open for hot drinks.McCormack Park
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November 1Bring your carved pumpkins to the park at 5 p.m., just north of the recreation centre. Organizers will provide the fire, you provide the tea light. Warm apple cider will be on offer.Trinity Bellwoods Park
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November 1Halloween in Harbord Village isn’t over on October 31! Bring your jack-o-lanterns at 6:30 and light them up! There will also be a silent auction.Harbord Village
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November 1Come out for the 6th Annual Candlelit Pumpkin Parade. It's an awesome community event with free pumpkin ice cream.Kew Gardens
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November 1Give your jack-o-lantern and other pumpkin/squash decorations an encore performance! Bring them on Nov. 1 to Riverdale Park West. Kids can wear their costumes too!Riverdale Park West
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November 1There were 80 pumpkins here the last two years, and organizers are hoping to break a hundred this year. Make sure to stay for the pumpkin toss!Dallington Pollinators Community Garden
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