Under dramatic October skies at sunset, hundreds filed across the bridge in Pope John Paul II Park on the annual Halloween Parade Oct. 23. The turnout this year was larger than ever. Seth Daniel photos

The annual Neponset River Pumpkin Parade saw one of the largest crowds in years on Thurs., Oct. 23 in Pope John Paul II Park on the banks of the river.

Candy was overflowing and hot apple cider plentiful as young and old in costume gathered in the park for a fun night of music and entertainment.

The event is put on by the Neponset River Greenway Council, the Neponset River Watershed Association and the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).

Shay Simmons and Lulu Robles were ready to giddy up and go.

Christopher McGillycuddy and Cian McCormack had a great time in costume.

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