Rehoboth Beach, Delaware — The City of Rehoboth Beach is gearing up for a weekend of Halloween celebrations as the 35th Annual Sea Witch Festival returns from October 24 through 26. Rehoboth Avenue will be alive and bustling with costumed attendees and participants, exciting floats, live music, and family-friendly activities, attracting visitors from Delaware and neighboring states.
The festivities kick off Friday morning, October 24, with the Sea Witch 5K Classic at Grove Park. Starting at 9:00 a.m., runners in costume will take to the streets, blending athletic competition with a playful dose of Halloween spirit. The race wraps up by 11:00 a.m., with awards for top finishers and most inventive costumes.
Saturday, October 25, is the day many festival-goers wait for all year: the Sea Witch Parade. From 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Rehoboth Avenue transforms into a moving stage of color, creativity, and whimsy. The iconic Sea Witch balloon, Hilda, floats above motorized floats and costumed participants, while the crowd cheers from the sidewalks. TVDelmarva Channel 33 will broadcast the parade live, giving viewers throughout the region a front-row seat to the spectacle.
Sunday, October 26, keeps the magic alive with a costumed dog parade at the north end of the boardwalk, the One Mile Fright Walk, and continued 5K Classic events. Awards are presented throughout the day for fastest runners, most inventive costumes, and standout participants, ensuring every effort is celebrated. Live music will fill the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand throughout the weekend, and families can enjoy trick-or-treating, scavenger hunts, and other seasonal activities in downtown Rehoboth and Dewey Beach.
Officials advise that overnight parking along Rehoboth Avenue will be restricted, and the street will remain closed from 2:00 a.m. Saturday until approximately 4:00 p.m. All events are centered at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand, boardwalk, and surrounding streets.
A full schedule of events is available at https://www.beach-fun.com/Sea-Witch-Halloween-Fiddlers-Festival/
