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Perfect fall weather for 34th annual Sea Witch costume parade

Tens of thousands of people line Rehoboth Avenue Oct. 26, to watch Hilda the Sea Witch make her once-a-year appearance as part of the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce’s annual Sea Witch costume parade. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTOS
Chris Flood
October 25, 2024

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Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce
306 Rehoboth Avenue
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
United States

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It was a perfect fall day and tens of thousands of people packed Rehoboth Avenue for the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce’s 34th Annual Sea Witch costume parade Oct. 26.

The annual festival’s big event is over, but there’s one more day of fun activities.

Events taking place Sunday, Oct. 27, include being able to take a selfie with Hilda the Sea Witch Balloon at the convention center from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the best costumed dog parade on the Boardwalk at 1 p.m. and a horse show on the beach at Rehoboth Avenue at 3 p.m.

There will also be food vendors, artisans selling their goods and children’s activities around the Bandstand.

The weather looks like it’s going to cooperate tomorrow. The National Weather Service is calling for sun and a high of 60.

See a full schedule of popular weekend events in the Friday, Oct. 25 edition of the Cape Gazette, starting on page 65, or online at capegazette.com.

For more information, go to seawitchfestival.com or beach-fun.com. Contact the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce at rehoboth@beach-fun.com, 302-227-2233 or 800-441-1329.

Richard “Madame Bonfire” Thibodeau, left, and Joey “Lew C. Furr” Colleli make being bad look good.
SoDel Santas’ Corey Grammer shows it’s never too late in the fall to work on that shorts tan.
They likely weren’t, but these candy baskets could have been sponsored by Candy Kitchen.
Miss Delaware USA Nova Gaffney’s costume shines bright.
In addition to the miniature vehicles, the NUR Shrine clowns are on hand for the parade. Pictured front to back are Jeff “Wheffy” Lank, Brian “Scooter” Lingenfelter and John “Bubbles” Malmstrom.
Crab Steve Wiercinski, center, leads his crab friends in their float Crabs’ Revenge.
It was a little windy, but ringmaster Rob Douglas, left, and princess Justyn Foth are among the volunteers holding Hilda the Sea Witch down.
Capano Residential has a bunch of hippos in a bathtub as part its float.
Like the queen she is, Suzanne “Queen Nefertiti” Jung gets pushed down the street by her servant Jennifer Jung.
Jimmy Gallagher is driving one of three vehicles handing out Buffalo Wild Wings noise makers. They had 3,000 among the vehicles, and there were none left by the time they made their way around the parade route.
Forest Fairy Scarlet Pirino walks with her giant dandelion.
Art Wilson’s Sharkmobile is all done up for the parade.
The Delaware Department of Transportation’s Work Zone Warrior is dressed for snorkeling at the beach.
Kids are looking for candy as walkers go by.
Frank Raines, aka Elvis, emcees the parade as it passes by the judges’ table.
There were a variety of bands in the parade, including the Cape Henlopen High School Marching Band.
The pirates on the Sea Witch Ship float allowed Scott Shaw to hand out candy as long as he dressed as one too.
Carlos Bueno looks good in his Rocky Balboa costume.
Smiley, everyone’s favorite chamber mascot, greets kids as they make their way down Rehoboth Avenue.
Soon after this photo was shot, the Big Bird costume was taken off because 6-month-old Joey Nulty was hot. Joining Joey for his first Sea Wirch parade are (l-r) Jay Handwerk, Dina Handwerk, Jon Handwerk, Leah Nulty and Jay Nulty.
Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Carol Everhart, left, and chamber board member Carrie Lingo discuss the final details of the parade.
Dressed as Star Man, Paolo Damiano makes his way onto Rehoboth Avenue for the parade.
The Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary hosts a food and bake sale during the parade. Pictured are (l-r) Terry Brewster, Dawn Rehrig, Christine Cox, Forrest Moyer, Kathy Dougherty, Carey Buck, Donna Adair and Patty Swanson.
There were just as many costumes on the sidelines as there were in the parade. Dennis Huff, left, is King Neptune, while Mike Safina is dressed up as Aquaman.
Making his way down State Road is Steve Bujnowski, a bass saxophonist for the Woodland String Band out of Philadelphia.
Marc Norman said he didn’t remember buying the pink flamingo hat, but he decided to wear it since he had a pink suit.
Rehoboth Beach Patrol Capt. Jamie Riddle was one of over 100 police, fire and EMS personnel who were on site to make sure the parade went smoothly.
Paul Magliato has that I-know-how-to-use-these-knives smirk.
The folks from CAMP Rehoboth wave their flag as they make their way down Rehoboth Avenue.
Nothing says, “Thanks for coming,” like a nice old car with the Grim Reaper in the back seat. Pictured are (l-r) Sue Klopp, Dan “Grim Reaper” Klopp and Craig Oliver.
It was the 34th annual parade, but it was Rehoboth Beach City Manager Taylour Tedder’s first. Tedder, right, stands with Rehoboth Beach Mayor Stan Mills.
This looks like a parade, but it’s just regular people making their way down the Boardwalk to the parade.
Joined by many of her restaurant crew, Egg owner Melissa Postles waves before the parade begins.
The parade is over and the street sweepers are out.
Like everyone else, once the parade is done, even Hilda the Sea Witch just wants to take a deep breath.
The Delaware State Police Mounted Patrol members cross Rehoboth Avenue as they get into position.

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