The City of Fulton Parks and Recreation Department will be holding the inaugural Pumpkins in the Park from Friday, October 28 through Monday, October 31. During the three-day event, pumpkins will be lined along the Stinson Creek Trail, near the Covered Bridge in Memorial Park. Participants can drop off their Jack-O’-Lantern between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Friday, October 28 at the Memorial Park Parking Lot located at the intersection West 2nd Street and Nichols Street. The lighting ceremony will begin at approximately 6:30 p.m.

Awards will be given to the best pumpkin in three categories – scariest, biggest, and most original. Winners will be contacted by phone no later than Tuesday, November 1 at noon. Also, participants wishing to keep their pumpkin must claim it no later than Tuesday, November 1 at noon. Residents seeking more information can contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 573-592-3190 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.