# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 United Way Witches Ride 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: The United Way Witches Ride is a whimsical, family-friendly Halloween parade hosted annually in downtown Florence, Alabama to raise funds for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Participants dress as witches and ride decorated bicycles, golf carts, and floats along a festive route, tossing candy and spreading joy to cheering spectators.

What began as a fun community event has grown into a beloved local tradition with a powerful purpose: promoting early childhood literacy. All proceeds from the Witches Ride support monthly book deliveries to children from birth to age five, helping ensure that every child in our community has access to books and the opportunity to develop strong reading skills from an early age.

The parade is followed by a lively afterparty, with local restaurants and businesses joining in the celebration. Whether riding, volunteering, or simply watching the fun unfold, everyone plays a part in making this spooky, sparkly night a success for literacy in the Shoals.

The cost for each participant is $35 (which is the cost to sponsor one child for one year for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library), whether you choose to walk, ride a bike, or bring a golf cart! Each participant on a golf cart must pay a registration fee.

Sponsorships are also available! Join us for a fun night for a worthy cause!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/florence/2026-united-way-witches-ride/200030554421908
- **Event Categories**: sports, halloween, nonprofit, parades, trips-adventures, volunteering, trick-or-treat
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 57

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Florence
- **state**: AL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Downtown, Florence
- **lat**: 34.802378522547
- **long**: -87.677321204897
- **full address**: Downtown, Florence, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: 2026 United Way Witches Ride
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/c43b6625e1d7eac60e792d51d5ff05da1b391d078d1afce2865386094700bf3a-rimg-w851-h315-dcb8c8f8-gmir?v=1787348679

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 United Way Witches Ride  being held?
  - **A:** 2026 United Way Witches Ride  takes place on Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Downtown, Florence, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 United Way Witches Ride ?
  - **A:** 2026 United Way Witches Ride  is organized by United Way of Northwest Alabama.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 United Way Witches Ride  is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Florence, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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