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Sea Witch weekend offers much more than the parade
Kids’ corner, hay rides, vendors, games on the beach, music, costumed pets and candy
Rough seas nearly washed out kids’ games on the beach, but the chamber was able to hold a few of the events, including the broom toss. Pictured taking aim, from right, are 6-year-old Olivia Jolicoeur, 7-year-old Hollis Alcarese, 6-year-old Jayde Hollar and 6-year-old Lyric Celmer. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTOS
October 31, 2021
For good reason, a lot of attention is given to the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce’s annual Sea Witch parade. However, the chamber, with help from businesses and other organizations, has also coordinated a full weekend of family fun events. The following photos show off a small portion of the chamber’s hard work and how much fun is had by all who attend the weekend-long event.
Randy Davis, owner of Salisbury, Md.-based R and B Ranch Carriage Service, takes passengers on hayrides near Grove Park.
Weezy Criswell can’t believe how much pie she’s stuffed in her mouth in an effort to try and win the pie-eating contest at Coho’s Market.
Everyone who participates in the parade is a winner.
Dad Neil Johnson shows his 2-year-old son Tom that the ghouls in front of Gus & Gus aren’t scary.
If there’s a large crowd in Rehoboth Beach, you can be sure city staff is doing their best keeping the Boardwalk clean.
The contents of this trash can explain why some of the adults in the crowd are as excited as the kids for the parade.
Doug and Cindy Claffey, and their dog Mazie, make a memory.
Coho Market’s Anita Hensley hands out pies before the market’s adult pie-eating contest.
Horse rides on the beach are always fun. Carsyn Riddle helps guide 10-year-old Sky Iversen while she rides Cowboy.
5-year-old Leo Veet, in the pumpkin shirt, shows how to keep a Frisbee on his head and run fast.
Most Friday afternoon Sea Witch events were rained out, but people did take advantage of the Kids’ Corner in the convention center. Showing off their newly decorated candy bags are (l-r) 5-year-old Annabelle Lee, Max Shoemaker and Alex Menke.
Rehoboth Beach Police Lt. Jamie Riddle controls traffic while the last of the traffic barriers are loaded onto the flatbed after the parade.
I guess you can park where you want if you successfully put on Rehoboth Beach’s biggest event of the year.
The Jimmys perform on the Bandstand after the parade. Drummer Chris Sandoval is dressed for the occasion.
Rehoboth Beach Mayor Stan Mills and Rehoboth Toy & Kite Company co-owner Rachel Webster hand out ribbons to the kids participating in the beach games.
Claire Bridges, age 4, patiently waits while Torey Hall paints her face in the convention center.
Magician Jack Noel pulls a rabbit out of his hat.
Kids help magician Jack Noel paint a children’s book.
Magician Jack Noel shows the Cape Gazette can be used for more than just getting all the Cape Region’s news and information. It can also make milk disappear.
Sussex Family YMCA moved its trunk-or-treat inside because of the rain Friday evening, and plenty of kids showed up. Alivia Harmon, 7, Wyatt Harmon, 6, and Jordan Harmon, 12, make their way through the line.
Olivia Kime, 7, and Dominc Kime, 9, swear they’re smiling under their masks.
Dominic Willett, 5, isn’t scared of the huge spider while grabbing a pumpkin at the YMCA.
First Street Station has a bunch of kids’ games set up.
Pie-eating contest winner Max Criswell holds his hand up for another piece.
Even though he looks relaxed, Geordan Downing manages to be scary while handing out candy at the YMCA.
YMCA staff dressed for the occasion. Standing are (l-r) Lori Waldee-Warden, Gemma Kahn, Shannon Downing, John Yanacek, Patti Walker, Tori Banning, Angel Boroi and Tasha Hopkins. Kneeling in front are Ashley Savage and Justin Dennis.
Teagan Kneifl, age 10, and 9-year-old Liam Kneifl were super happy when their parents made them stop for a photo.
Sunday’s main event is the annual dog parade. There were a number of creative entries, including Kaitlyn and Lorie Keech, and their dog Rosie.
Lots of people line the Boardwalk to watch the dog parade.
This costume is simple, but who can deny the message?
Being pulled by Doug Wasson and comforted by Christina Crnjar, Cricket gets a ride in her hot rod.
Toy poodle Stormy looks like a biting spider.
Dressed in full Scottish attire, Henry DeWitt and his bagpipes lead the dog parade.
With the holidays just around the corner, the tongues of many human UPS drivers are going to be hanging out like Teddy’s.
Macie and Kyra Macko walk with Winnie Wiggle Butts and Mr. Chubbs.
Zeppole looks sexy and knows it.
With River playing the cowardly lion, the Rhoads family – Nick, Tatum and 2-1/2-month-old Finn – rock the Wizard of Oz theme.
As they always do, Tootie’s Poop Patrol brings up the rear. Pictured are (l-r) Tootie Springer, Sandi Snowberger and Pat Bat.
Grace Kelly looks like a dog who’s been treated like a princess for 17 years, 3 months and 26 days.
Tim McClaughlin pushes Maddie in style.
Chris Flood has been working for the Cape Gazette since early 2014. He currently covers Rehoboth Beach and Henlopen Acres, but has also covered Dewey Beach and the state government. He covers environmental stories, business stories and random stories on subjects he finds interesting, and he also writes a column called Choppin’ Wood that runs every other week. He’s a graduate of the University of Maine and the Landing School of Boat Building & Design.
