A young girl cozily sits by her dog as she watches the Pumpkin Float.

It's the Great Pumpkin, Boston

By Isabella S. Beroutsos
A young girl cozily sits by her dog as she watches the Pumpkin Float. By Isabella S. Beroutsos

A crowd of families and Boston locals gather at Boston Common's Frog Pond for this year's Pumpkin Float.
A crowd of families and Boston locals gather at Boston Common's Frog Pond for this year's Pumpkin Float. By Isabella S. Beroutsos
Volunteers at the Pumpkin Float dance to the pop music played at the festival.
Volunteers at the Pumpkin Float dance to the pop music played at the festival. By Isabella S. Beroutsos
The carousel can be seen lighting up the evening during this year's Pumpkin Float.
The carousel can be seen lighting up the evening during this year's Pumpkin Float. By Isabella S. Beroutsos
A dog lounges by the water.
A dog lounges by the water. By Isabella S. Beroutsos
A volunteer helps kids carve their pumpkins to put on the float in Frog Pond.
A volunteer helps kids carve their pumpkins to put on the float in Frog Pond. By Isabella S. Beroutsos
Carved pumpkins sit on the edge of Frog Pond.
Carved pumpkins sit on the edge of Frog Pond. By Isabella S. Beroutsos
Carved pumpkins sit on the edge of Frog Pond.
Carved pumpkins sit on the edge of Frog Pond. By Isabella S. Beroutsos
Boston locals carve pumpkins to sit on this year's Pumpkin Float.
Boston locals carve pumpkins to sit on this year's Pumpkin Float. By Isabella S. Beroutsos
Part of this year's Pumpkin Float evening includes a chance to ride a carousel.
Part of this year's Pumpkin Float evening includes a chance to ride a carousel. By Isabella S. Beroutsos
Children (some in costume) participate in activities at tables around the pond.
Children (some in costume) participate in activities at tables around the pond. By Isabella S. Beroutsos
Children play with their dog by Frog Pond.
Children play with their dog by Frog Pond. By Isabella S. Beroutsos
A young girl cozily sits by her dog as she watches the Pumpkin Float.
A young girl cozily sits by her dog as she watches the Pumpkin Float. By Isabella S. Beroutsos
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