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Sea Witch costumed dog parade fills Boardwalk
Jesse James is always a crowd favorite. This year, the little dog was dressed as an astronaut for a Sharks in Space theme. BILL SHULL PHOTOS
Bill Shull
October 29, 2024

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Danielle and Tyler Brusso strolled down the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk on a beautiful Sunday afternoon walking Sky, their dog dressed as a sundae.

They were among the more than 200 entries in the Sea Witch costumed dog parade Oct. 27. The dogs came in all sizes, the costumes in all colors.

The Fabian family brought their five dogs from Pennsylvania to join in their Monkeys on a Bed theme. 

Erica Caldwell of Lewes had her tiny dog, Jesse James, dressed as an astronaut.

People also came decked out in their Halloween finest.

The Rehoboth-Dewey Chamber of Commerce handed out prizes for the best dog costumes.

The winners include: Bella, Lyra, and Bonnie Zebra and friends; Gimli Aliens; Gidget Mushroom House and Cat Witch; Juicy Barkthoven; Sandie Lou and Daisy Beach Party; Kova Candyland; Jesse James Sharks in Space; Finnigan Wicked Witch and Flying Monkey; Mini, Rocco, Cita, Jaz, Cheilie, Beau and Bandit Golden Bachelorette; Lewes, Dewey, Lune, Ellie and Samson Monkeys on the Bed; Zoe and Roxie The Cultured Pearl (sushi); Millie Canine, cop pulling two prisoners from jail; and Harrison Ford Fisherman and Fish.

The chamber is still looking for some prize winners that were not at the awards ceremony. Go to beach-fun.com to check the list.

 

 

This bulldog was part of the Addams Family.
The Sea Witch monsters lead the costumed dog parade.
Sydney and Lulu were Swifties for the day, thanks to Debbie Gephardt, left, and Suzanne Sullivan.
This group represented the total eclipse of the sun on a bright and sunny day.
John Gasparovic and Hope Singer’s bulldogs, Arrow and Ax, were among the 200 dogs that took part in the annual Sea Witch costumed dog parade on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk Oct. 27.
This little guy looked cool with his shades on.
It was a beautiful Sunday for Danielle and Tyler Brusso to bring Sky dressed as a sundae.
The Fabian family of Harrisburg, Pa., brought five dogs: Lewes, Dewey, Samson, Lune and Ellie. They won a prize for their Little Monkeys on a Bed costumes.
That’s little Ellie on the bed, one of five dogs the Fabians brought from Harrisburg, Pa.
Carla and Dave Hopkinson enjoyed the parade while Kash crashed before the action even got started.
Karen and Jeff Obier from North Haven, Conn., brought Barney the beagle dressed as a burger.
Jeff and Chris Shannon of Middletown walked Mallory in the costumed dog parade.
Dogs came dressed as people, people came dressed as fish. The Harrison Ford fishermen and fish group took home a prize for their outfits.
This little guy was ready to rock the costumed dog parade.
This cute dog came as Wonder Woman.
The dog’s duds were trying to measure up to these guys, who really dressed up for the parade.
Cathrine and Annie came from Middletown, Pa., with their tiny dog, Millie, who played a cop pulling two prisoners from jail. They went home with a prize for having some of the best costumes.
Cyrus, Anthony and Darien used the costumed dog parade as an opportunity to get some treats on the Boardwalk.
Skyler West of Millsboro won an award for the costumes on Bella, Lyra and Bonnie. Carol Everhart, Rehoboth-Dewey Chamber of Commerce president, right, was the emcee for the awards ceremony at the Bandstand.
Emily Cackowski of Downingtown, Pa., and her dog Gimli, won an award for their alien costumes.
Karen Gullone of Olyphant, Pa., and Finnegan picked up a prize for being the wicked witch and flying monkey.
Barktoven hit a high note with the judges. Owner Donna Romer of Rehoboth and Dewey Beach poses with Juicy at the awards ceremony.
This family from Lancaster, Pa., went all out with Candyland costumes. Shown are (l-r) Jayden Marzean Skylar Marzean, Lora Marzean holding their award-winning pooch, Kova, and Luke Hackman.
Jesse James and owner Erica Caldwell of Lewes picked up a prize for their Sharks in Space costumes.
Martina and Nicole of Baltimore hold their dogs Zoe and Roxie. They were the Cultured Pearls.
Marcelino Milan holds Russ, who is 15 years old.
The people costumes were just as elaborate the ones dogs were wearing.
These folks brought a big Beanie Baby.
The force was with this group who went with a Star Wars theme.

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Bill has been covering Lewes for the Cape Gazette since 2023. He comes to the world of print journalism after 40 years in TV news. Bill has worked in his hometown of Philadelphia, as well as Atlanta and Washington, DC. He came to Lewes in 2014 to help launch WRDE-TV. Bill served as WRDE’s news director for more than eight years, working in Lewes and Milton. Bill is an avid aviation and wildlife photographer, and a big Penn State Football, Phillies and PGA Tour golf fan. Bill, his wife Jill and their rescue cat, Lucky, live in Rehoboth Beach.

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