Homemade Halloween pirate ship docks on front lawn in Pennsylvania

Localish Homemade Halloween pirate ship docks on front lawn in Pennsylvania By Matteo Iadonisi Tuesday, November 10, 2026 12:43PM This 70-foot homemade pirate ship is the newest Halloween display created by Chris Clark and his family in Broomall, Pennsylvania. BROOMALL, Pennsylvania -- Every Halloween is a new adventure for Chris Clark, who designs a massive display to build on his sister's front lawn. Clark, a business office manager at a local nursing home, spent 10 years as a wedding planner and got a degree in theater design and technology from DeSales University. His history with decorating for Halloween dates back to when he was 12 years old. His displays grew each year, but were put on hiatus when he went to college. After graduation, he wanted to bring the decorations back. But his home at the time was not ideal for Halloween foot traffic. Clark's sister and brother-in-law, Lisa and Dan Knox, graciously offered their front lawn as his creative canvas. California voters reject Prop 40, a measure to tax the wealth of billionaires 2 hours ago New bodycam video shows moments before deputies shot suspect during domestic dispute in Cudahy Air France flight nearly hits American Airlines plane after taking off from LAX For the past four years, Clark has teamed up Lisa and Dan, along with other friends and family, to put a massive display together. This year's 70-foot pirate ship, known as the 'Miss Fortune,' is the latest iteration. Previous years featured a carnival theme and a western theme. Clark's friends and family dress up and act in character for guests who visit on Halloween night. Next year's theme is undecided, but Clark hopes to keep making it bigger and better. Report a correction or typo Related Topics LOCALISH LOCALISH WPVI Pelican Inn in NorCal beach feels like 6th century England hideaway Frozen Art Ice Cream makes each flavorful scoop a masterpiece From fish sauce to fine wine: Red Boat's new venture K1 Speed offers indoor go-kart racing, arcades and event space Watch Live ON NOW California voters reject measure to tax the wealth of billionaires 2 hours ago New bodycam video shows deputy shooting during Cudahy domestic dispute Midair close call between 2 planes after takeoff from LAX Ken Calvert defeats Young Kim in SoCal congressional race No second weekend of 91 Fwy closure after road project finished early Popular social media personality arrested by ICE in LA Family grieves mother and father killed in Fountain Valley car crash OC DA discusses crackdown on parents in e-bike crashes involving kids