Iline Bouaoun takes a photo of Massila Chellal before the start of the parade. Photos by Jenny Chen for The Reporter
The free, family-friendly celebration along the Neponset River Greenway featured costumes, games, crafts, music and plenty of Halloween treats.
Organized by the Neponset River Greenway Council, the state Department of Conservation and Recreation, and the Neponset River Watershed Association, the event has become a traditional way to celebrate Halloween in one of Boston’s most scenic waterfront parks.
Shawn Gates (left) poses for a photo with his son Malcom Gates (right). Photo by Jenny Chen
Tyler Murphy points out one of the orange lanterns along the parade route. Photo by Jenny Chen
Brooks Little (left) and Sophia Cherry (right) hold hands during the parade. Photo by Jenny Chen
Michael Tuffo carries his daughter Grace Tuffo on his shoulders as she drinks water. Photo by Jenny Chen
Brittany Thomson carries her son Riley Thompson on her shoulders. Photo by Jenny Chen
Amy Maillet Gomes (left) and Theo Gomes, who is dressed as an angler fish, pose for a photo. Photo by Jenny Chen
Myles Murphy goes trick-or-treating. Photo by Jenny Chen
Julia Isaia (left) and Sherry McPike (right) lead the pumpkin parade dressed as pumpkins. Photo by Jenny Chen
Kevin Higgins (right) carries his son, Hunter Higgins (left). Photo by Jenny Chen
Madeline Ryan, Sunny Mayo, and Max Ryan (left to right) pose for a photo. Photo by Jenny Chen
Dylan Feener, Sid Laloy, and Ben Feener (left to right) pose for a photo. Photo by Jenny Chen
Luna Deandrade plays the ring toss. Photo by Jenny Chen
Steven Tankle runs around the field. Photo by Jenny Chen
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