Hundreds 'fly' in 2017 Homewood Witches Ride

Even though Halloween remained a few days away, there was no shortage of candy and costumes in Homewood on Sunday night.

At the fifth annual Homewood Witches Ride on Oct. 29, hundreds of witches flew their broomsticks through town, tossing candy at monsters. Of course, the witches were women in costume, the broomsticks were creatively decorated bicycles, and the monsters were children. 

The celebration started mid-afternoon, with a fall festival in Homewood Central Park. There, families could eat at food trucks, and kids could enjoy bounce castles, face painting and other activities. At 5:30 p.m., the witches all gathered behind Homewood Central Park on Parkridge Drive to begin their ride.

Families lined the streets in designated candy zones, where the witches would toss handfuls of treats into the eager crowd. The riders continued along a 2-mile path before returning to Homewood Central Park. 

In addition to getting everyone in the spirit of Halloween, the Homewood Witches Ride also raises money for the American Cancer Society through registration fees. The ride raised a total of $34,000 this year, including a donation from Little Donkey.