Romulus Pumpkin Festival
The event will begin tomorrow night with the traditional Romulus Rotary Parade of Lights.
Festival events will take place at the Romulus Historical Park, located at 11147 Hunt St.
The annual Pumpkin Festival is a three-day event that traditionally begins on the third Friday in September. The highly anticipated Romulus Rotary Parade of Lights features participants from bicycles to cement trucks, all brightly festooned with as many lights as possible. Thousands of people line Goddard Road to cheer as the parade entries pass by.
The weekend festival offers music, food, crafts, and games for all ages. Festivities include a Classic Car Show, a Craft and Vendor Show and live music in the park all three days.
“The festival is a celebration of friends and family; a harvest celebration that generates an enthusiastic spirit and regenerates our sense of community, organizers said.
Tomorrow, will feature Bingo games, a Bounce House and the Pumpkin Pub for those 21 and older along with live music and other attractions. Saturday will begin with the annual Fire Department Pancake Breakfast and then Punkies 5K Run Walk will take place. The Classic Car Show will continue, and the Pumpkin Painting tent and Fun Zone will be open. There will be live entertainment all afternoon and the traditional Pumpkin Chuckin’ Competition will begin with the Romulus Ministerial Alliance Worship in the Park and continue with the Romulus Talent Show, the Hometown Heroes Ceremony, Pumpkin painting and a special one day only Zip Line, Nerf zone attraction.
Admission to the Pumpkin Festival is expected to draw crowds to the event.
Sunday is free although there are fees at food vendors and craft merchants.
