ELIZABETH, N.J., Sept. 29 -- Union County issued the following news release:

The Union County Board of County Commissioners announces that tickets for the 2026 Great Pumpkin Sail will go on sale Thursday, October 1, at 9:00 a.m. at ucnj.org/ticket. The popular fall event will take place on Sunday, November 1, at Echo Lake Park in Mountainside.

"The Great Pumpkin Sail is one of those traditions that brings families together and makes fall in Union County feel special," said Union County Commissioner Chairman Joseph C. Bodek. "There is nothing quite like seeing Echo Lake filled with glowing Jack-o-Lanterns, and we look forward to welcoming families back for another memorable evening."

The Great Pumpkin Sail provides visitors of all ages th...