In Pictures: Pumpkin art from Rise of the Jack O’Lanterns

The Rise of the Jack O'Lanterns event held in cities across the United States showcases around thousands of hand carved and illuminated pumpkins through the month of October. Over 5,000 pumpkins, weighing over 45 kilograms each, will be carved at each location on weekends. Artists typically spend between 10-15 hours per pumpkin, creating intricate and unique designs.