One of Mimico’s most anticipated community events, the annual Mimico Pumpkin Parade, has been sadly cancelled due to COVID-19.
Organizers say they’ are ‘deeply saddened that we are unable to wish our Jack o Lanterns a final farewell.’
“This is one of our most anticipated community events and we are deeply saddened,” they wrote on social media.
We are asking that no pumpkins are left in the Mimico Square.
“We do encourage you to re-light them on Sunday giving them a final chance to shine,” they said.
Residents are urged to take their Jack-O-Lanterns to light at Mimico Square & Amos Waites Park on November 1 from 6 – 8:30 PM.
Please bring your own candles and lighters.
This year would have marked the 9th annual parade and ‘family friendly’ event that was popular with area residents and sponsored by the Mimico-by-the-Lake BIA.
Guidelines surrounding the virus has prompted the cancellation of many events.