On Tuesday, November 1, 2022, Kingsville’s Communities in Bloom Committee holds its annual Pumpkin Parade at Lakeside Park, 315 Queen Street. This community event gives residents a way to recycle their pumpkins, as all pumpkins are donated to an organic farm as compost or animal feed following the parade.
“This is a really special event,” said Kingsville’s Manager of Programming and Special Events, Karen Loney. “It brings a lot of smiles. Both kids and adults love to walk the pumpkin trail and see all the creatively carved jack-o-lanterns. And, of course, it promotes environmental stewardship in our Town.”
Residents can drop their pumpkins off at the Herrington Street parking lot from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm on November 1, 2022. Then, walk the lighted pumpkin trail from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm in Lakeside Park’s lower bowl.
“Please avoid donating pumpkins with stickers or paint, as those materials are unsafe for animals to eat,” said Loney.
If you’re interested in volunteering for the annual Pumpkin Parade, please email specialevents@
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