Halloween Pumpkin Parades slated for number of East Toronto parks this evening

For those wishing to spend one more evening celebrating their jack-o-lanterns, a number of Pumpkin Parades are planned for East Toronto parks on the night of Sunday, Nov. 1.

The Pumpkin Parades will take place from  6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The pumpkins, after the artistry and inspiration of their creators have been admired by all, will then be disposed of in a City of Toronto provided bin at the end of the night.

In East Toronto, Pumpkin Parades are planned for the Ed McCleverty Playground (by Ted Reeve Arena), 2230 Gerrard St. E.; Oakridge Park, 3459 Danforth Ave.; Dentonia Park, 80 Thyra Ave.; Norwood Park, 16 Norwood Rd.; Cassels Avenue Playground, 69 Cassels Ave.; East Lynn Park, 1949 Danforth Ave.; Moncur Park Playground, 38 Robbins Ave.; Felstead Avenue Playground, 60 Felstead Ave.; Phin Avenue Parkette, 115 Condor Ave.; Leslie Grove Park, 1158 Queen St. E.; Withrow Park, 725 Logan Ave.; Degrassi Street Parkette, 125 De Grassi St.

In Ed McCleverty Playground, where the Pumpkin Parade is being hosted by Friends of Ed McCleverty Playground, participants are advised to bring their pumpkins to the wading pool area.

For more information on Pumpkin Parades in Toronto on the night of Nov. 1, please go to https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/festivals-events/pumpkin-parades/#location=&lat=&lng=&zoom=