'King Pumpkin' Returns to Parsons Street

The 1,311-pound pumpkin on display on Parsons Street a year ago left any passer-by asking the same question.

"Is that even real?"

For the 2011 display in front of his home, holiday enthusiast Roy Aletti made two changes this year: He added signs that read "yes, they are real" to the fence in front of his home and he got an even bigger pumpkin.

The biggest pumpkin on display this year weighs 1,383 pounds, slightly larger than last year. The display includes several other large pumpkins, a handful of spooky decorations and festive items, but is highlighted by the "king pumpkin" located in the center of his front yard.

Aleti's home has become a Harrison signature because of his decorations during holidays. People visit from all over the region during the holidays to see his Christmas light display and he also helps with the town fireworks display on the Fourth of July.