“We follow and continue to monitor the CDC and Board of Health guidelines,” he adds. “Strolling leisurely alongside the trail is the best way for people to experience the intricately carved pumpkins.”īut make no mistake, safety remains a priority for Ron and his staff.
“People are just so excited to gather together outdoors with their friends and family,” said Roger Williams Zoo Director of Operations, Ron Patalano. This year, the event will return to its original walk-through format. Not even a global pandemic could fully stop families from coming to be part of this annual, nationally acclaimed tradition at the Roger Williams Zoo in Providence, Rhode Island. Truth be told, the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular never really went away. GN (02:43) We try to connect with everyone here at all different age groups, and really provide a really cool evening for individuals, families, friends, you know, come alone, bring 10 people it’s the coolest thing I’ve ever seen and I call it the greatest glow on earth.It’s B-A-A-A-A-C-K! And better than ever! (02:30) The entire passion team, you know whether it’s John, like Matt, they’re part of our Zoo family now. And it’s an all-around good dude, and I feel bad for people that don’t know him because he makes your day brighter and better every time you see him. You know, he just lives and breathes the show.
He’s passionate, he’s one of the best guys I’ve ever met. RP (02:11) I’ve been working with John for 21 years. I mean it’s an everyday thing for six weeks. JR (01:52) I have a collection of tattoo artists, illustrators, and they’ve been doing this for a long, long time now and I appreciate their dedication to come back for six weeks and go through this. John’s vision Blitz takes place here at the zoo. (01:44) Passion For Pumpkins has been our partner, you know from the beginning. JR (01:36) Passion for pumpkins, how do I define that? I think it’s around us. So each intricate pumpkin that you see on the trail will be replaced four to five times throughout the month long event. GN (01:20) The typical intricate pumpkin that we got will last between five and seven days. Those if I had to pick that would be my favorite, the large pumpkins. They put them out initially so the kids can see them and then they start carving them right on the trail. When they started bringing the you know, the 1500 pound 1800 pound pumpkins out.
JR (00:56) We’ve added incorporated a lot of background lighting this year, just transforms these trees into something magical. So you’re immersed in a sea of pumpkins staring at you, and interspersed with them are spectacular pieces of art that are augmented with lights and music and effects. You think you’re at a show, but you are the show. George Nickolopoulos – Passion for Pumpkins (00:25)What we do is we transform a landscape into an illuminated gallery, and we transport you for about a quarter mile into a world where you’re surrounded by 1000s and 1000s of jack o’ lanterns. Ron Patalano – Roger Williams Park Zoo (00:19)You can hear anything from rag time to rap, so the show will have something for everybody. The theme of this year show is 150 years of music history by the Library of Congress. John Reckner – Passion for Pumpkins (00:02 )I’m John Reckner, founder of Passion For Pumpkins, and this is year number 34 I believe. Tis the season for Halloween and what better way to kick it off than by strolling through the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at the Roger Williams Park Zoo.
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