Pumpkin Float

The 3rd annual Pumpkin Float is back in 2023! For this one special night, the City Park Pond will come aglow with floating pumpkins. The smell of fire pits and roasting marshmallows will fill the air while your favorite Halloween tunes help to bring the spooky vibe. Ely Parks & Recreation will be selling $1 s'more kits, hot chocolate, hot dogs and other beverages at the concession stand during the event. Families are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs to sit on.

Want to watch your own pumpkin float on the water? You can! Staff will provide the rafts and the light - all you need to bring is a carved pumpkin. Your pumpkin MUST weigh 5lbs or less to float. You may carve your pumpkin with a face, polka dots, initials, or any other design – it must be family friendly. To reserve a raft, sign up via CivicRec. There are 50 total slots available. One pumpkin per raft. https://secure.rec1.com/IA/ely-ia/catalog

Pumpkins are not guaranteed to be returned to families after the event - if it makes it across the water, you are welcome to take it at the end. Please leave rafts for future use.