November 1, 2024
Various Locations
Pumpkin Parades have become a cherished post-Halloween tradition in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), celebrated annually on November 1st. These events offer communities a fun, eco-friendly way to say goodbye to their jack-o-lanterns. Residents bring their pumpkins to local parks, displayed in glowing rows for a final night of Halloween-themed fun. After the event, the city collects the pumpkins for composting, promoting sustainability while giving families a delightful evening stroll among hundreds of creatively carved pumpkins.
The tradition started in Sorauren Park in 2004 and has since spread to numerous neighbourhoods across Toronto and the GTA, including Trinity Bellwoods Park, Withrow Park, and East Lynn Park. Each year, communities showcase an impressive array of artistic jack-o-lanterns, ranging from simple designs to intricate works of art. This gathering fosters a sense of community and brings neighbours together, offering a safe, family-friendly event to extend the Halloween celebrations by one more day.
Many parks host these pumpkin parades starting around dusk, creating an enchanting atmosphere as the carved pumpkins are illuminated. The city actively supports these parades by providing compost bins for easy disposal, ensuring that the event is entertaining and environmentally responsible.
2024 Pumpkin Parades
November 1, 2024
Various Provincial Run Parks
https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/festivals-events/pumpkin-parades
Toronto’s Pumpkin Parades are a delightful post-Halloween tradition that takes place in various parks across the city on November 1st. Residents are encouraged to bring their carved pumpkins to parks such as Trinity Bellwoods, Sorauren, and Withrow Park, where they will be displayed in a magical evening of glowing jack-o-lanterns. This community event not only celebrates creativity and togetherness but also promotes sustainability, as all pumpkins will be collected for composting after the event. Each park hosts its own unique atmosphere, making it a festive way to enjoy the final flicker of Halloween spirit. For more details on participating parks and specific times, visit the City of Toronto’s Pumpkin Parade page.
November 1, 2024
Sorauren Park Pumpkin Parade
Sorauren Avenue Park, 289 Sorauren Avenue, Toronto
https://soraurenpark.wordpress.com/park-features/pumpkin-parade
Join the fun at the Sorauren Park Pumpkin Parade on November 1, 2024, at Sorauren Avenue Park, located at 289 Sorauren Avenue in Toronto. As one of the original sites for this beloved community tradition, the parade invites residents to bring their carved pumpkins for a spectacular display that lights up the park. From dusk until the end of the event, visitors can stroll through rows of creatively designed jack-o-lanterns, enjoying a magical atmosphere filled with festive spirit. This family-friendly event not only celebrates Halloween’s end but also emphasizes sustainability, as all pumpkins will be composted after the festivities.
November 1, 2024 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Withrow Park Pumpkin Parade
Withrow Park, 725 Logan Ave, Toronto
https://www.facebook.com/events/1057095945595451/?ref=newsfeed
Celebrate the Halloween season one last time at the Withrow Park Pumpkin Parade on November 1, 2024, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Held at Withrow Park, 725 Logan Ave in Toronto, this annual event invites the community to bring their carved pumpkins to light up the park in a stunning display of creativity and festive spirit. Visitors can stroll through the park and admire the glowing jack-o-lanterns, enjoying an evening of community connection and family-friendly fun. After the parade, pumpkins are collected for composting, making it an eco-friendly way to bid farewell to Halloween.
November 1, 2024 | 6 – 8:30 PM
Wanless Park Pumpkin Parade
Wanless Park, 250 Wanless Ave., North Park
https://bwra.ca/wp/events/pumpkin-parade
Join the fun at the Wanless Park Pumpkin Parade on November 1, 2024, from 6 PM to 8:30 PM at Wanless Park, located at 250 Wanless Ave., North Park. This annual event invites residents to bring their carved pumpkins to light up the park for a final Halloween celebration. The glowing jack-o-lanterns create a festive, family-friendly atmosphere, where neighbours can enjoy each other’s creative designs in a beautiful outdoor setting. After the parade, the pumpkins are collected for composting, making it a great way to support sustainability.
November 1, 2024 | 6 to 8 PM
Park Your Pumpkin – Mississauga
Bradley Museum, Mississauga
https://www.mississauga.ca/arts-and-culture/events/park-your-pumpkin-2024?eventdate=2024-11-01T18%253A00%253A00&schedule=16840
Enjoy the carved creations as we give our Halloween pumpkins one last chance to shine. Enjoy a free event to wander the pumpkin-lit Bradley Museum grounds while sipping warm apple cider and enjoying a fall treat. Pumpkins can be dropped off at Bradley Museum during the day on November 1 or you can bring it with you and place it on our pathways yourself. Your pumpkin will be recycled at the end of the night.
November 1, 2024 | 6 PM – 8 PM
WLPCA Pumpkin Parade – Mississauga
Whiteoaks Park Tennis Club, Mississauga
https://wlpca.ca/events
On November 1, 2024, from 6 PM to 8 PM, the WLPCA Pumpkin Parade in Mississauga invites families and residents to bring their carved pumpkins to Whiteoaks Park Tennis Club. Hosted by the Whiteoaks Lorne Park Community Association, this event is a fun, community-driven way to display your Halloween creations one last time. Pumpkins will be arranged and illuminated, creating a magical atmosphere for everyone to enjoy as they walk through the glowing parade. It’s a wonderful opportunity to come together with neighbours and celebrate the spirit of the season.
November 1, 2024 | 6:30 – 9:30 PM
Newmarket Pumpkin Parade
Riverwalk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Drive, Newmarket
https://www.newmarket.ca/pumpkinparade
Get ready for some post-Halloween fun at the Newmarket Pumpkin Parade! On November 1st, bring your carved or painted pumpkins to Riverwalk Commons between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., where they will be displayed for everyone to enjoy that evening. This community event is a great way to showcase your pumpkin creations one last time while joining your neighbors in an enchanting, illuminated parade of jack-o-lanterns. Afterward, the pumpkins will be composted, making this an eco-friendly tradition that both kids and adults will love!
