Prattville’s Parade of Pumpkins, Events coming in October

FROM THE CITY OF PRATTVILLE

Join us for the 5th Annual Parade of Pumpkins in Historic Downtown Prattville from October 20th-October 31st. Festive storefronts, seasonal displays, hundreds of decorated pumpkins from citizens, including over 600 from local schools, and food trucks will transform Historic Downtown. We are excited to announce the new addition of the Butterfly Garden along the GLOW Trail and many more new features. This family-friendly event is free and open for all to participate. Grab a pumpkin, get in the spirit, and share your creativity at the Parade of Pumpkins! To participate:

1. Carve, decorate, or paint your pumpkin.

2. Bring your pumpkin to Historic Downtown Prattville.

3. Place it on display along the parade beginning October 19th.

4. The City has lights set for your pumpkin each night. (Candles are prohibited.)

5. Enter your pumpkin in the “Best Pumpkin” Contest for a chance to win $100 cash sponsored by Julianne Hansen Fine Art & Pottery and more!

The Prattauga Art Guild is hosting a FREE Pumpkin Decorating Class for kids of all ages on Thursday, October 19th. This come-and-go pumpkin painting activity is from 3:00-6:00 p.m. (while supplies last) outside at the Prattville Creative Arts Center (342 S. Chestnut). Pumpkins and art supplies will be provided. All decorated pumpkins will be displayed in Historic Downtown Prattville through October 31st. We can’t wait to see all the creative pumpkins!

The Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the City of Prattville to host “Artists on Main” during the Parade of Pumpkins on October 24th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. This event will feature pumpkin art, music, and more.

One of the best features during the Parade of Pumpkins is the festive downtown merchant storefronts. Each participating location will be judged for the “Best Storefront Contest.” While you enjoy the pumpkins, displays, and creativity, please make sure you visit with the downtown merchants.

We partner with AICC to host a food drive during the Parade of Pumpkins. Drop-off locations for non-perishable items and toiletries are inside the front entrance of City Hall.

We want to thank our sponsors, Randy Jones & Associates, your local insurance agency in Prattville, for sponsoring the pumpkins for the Parade of Pumpkins and the free decorating class, and Civil Southeast, LLC, for sponsoring the Pumpkin Barrel Trail. For more information, visit www.prattvilleal.gov, the City of Prattville social media accounts, or email paradeofpumpkins@prattvilleal.gov.