Celebrate Halloween Pumpkin Flotilla on the Harlem Meer on Wednesday, Oct. 30th by watching the Harlem Meer light up with floating pumpkins. Feel free to dress for the occasion!
If you would like to see your own jack-o'-lantern floating in the parade, improve your chances by entering a pumpkin that is approximately 8 lbs. after it has been carved up (include the lid - think the size of a soccer ball) and make sure you don't use any decorations that are unnatural such as paint, glitter, marker, food dye, paper, or plastic. You don't want to pollute the Harlem Meer or harm the wildlife. Candles and lights to illuminate the pumpkins will be provided.
You can reclaim your pumpkin at the conclusion of the flotilla at 7:00 PM. Pick-up is at the Harlem Meer Beach near Fifth Ave and E. 108th Street.
This event is FREE and weather permitting.
Pumpkin Carving:
- Bring your pumpkin to the Charles A. Dana Center between 4:00 and 5:30 pm, to enter it in the procession.
- Do not use any decorations that will pollute the Meer. This includes paper, food dye, paint, glitter, or plastic. It's carving skills that are called for here.
- Choose a pumpkin that is average size; about the size of a soccer ball or 8 pounds before it is carved. KEEP the top and bring it with you!
- Floats and illumination will be provided by staff.
- You can retrieve your pumpkin at the conclusion of the flotilla at about 6:45 pm from the Harlem Meer beach near Fifth Avenue and East 108th Street.
Event Schedule:
4:00 pm–5:30 pm - Pumpkin drop-off
Decorate your treat-or-trick bag
4:30 pm–5:00 pm - Not-so-spooky story time
Hosted by the New York Public Library
5:15 pm–5:45 pm - Hair-raising magic with Rogue the Magician
5:45 pm–7:00 pm - Halloween dance party with DJ Dao
6:00 pm–7:00 pm - Pumpkin flotilla
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Central Park, New York, NY, United States