Jack-o-lanterns floating on the Harlem Meer.
Photograph: Courtesy of Central Park Conservancy
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Halloween Pumpkin Flotilla

Rossilynne Skena Culgan
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Time Out says

At this beautiful annual event, look on as the Harlem Meer lights up with a flotilla of floating pumpkins at twilight on Wednesday, October 30. Plus, see a magic show, listen to not-so-scary stories and make some crafts at this family-friendly Halloween event at Harlem Meer. Activities start at 4pm.

If you would like to see your own jack-o'-lantern float in the parade, bring your masterpiece to the information table at the Charles A. Dana Discovery Plaza before the event starts (between 4-5:30pm). If there's space, they'll let you know where to drop it off. Space on the float is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. The flotilla begins at 6pm. 

Pumpkin owners may retrieve their gourds after the flotilla ends at 7pm. Pick-up is at the Harlem Meer Beach near Fifth Ave and E. 108th Street.

Make sure to abide by the following guidelines when working on your pumpkin:

- Artificial decorations are off limits as they will pollute the Harlem Meer. So make sure not to use any paper, food dye, paint, glitter or plastic when carving.

- Choose a regular-size pumpkin. It should weigh about 8 pounds after it's carved and be about the size of a soccer ball. Super big and/or mini gourds won't be accepted.

- Make sure to bring the top of your carved or gutted pumpkin.

- Floats, bulbs and candles will be provided to you by the staff on site, so you don't need to bring any of that stuff along with you.

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