Delray Beach Witches Ride Raised $60K

Photo by Lindsay Martin

(Press Release) ​Delray Beach, FL (November 5, 2025) -- Achievement Centers for Children & Families hosted  its 14th Annual Mariner’s Witches of Delray Beach Bike Ride Presented by Betr Project; the Crocker Family; Delray Dermatology and Cosmetic Center; and Schumacher Auto Group on Saturday, October 25th. This year’s ride set a fundraising record, bringing in nearly $60,000, thanks to the incredible generosity of sponsors, supporters, and the local community. The flight featured an extended route of two miles, giving witches even more room to soar as they took off from City Hall and cackled down the iconic Atlantic Avenue and Pineapple Grove in a swirl of magic. 

Three hundred (300) witches donned their best witch-wear and extravagantly decorated brooms (bikes) to ride through scenic Downtown Delray Beach, all guided by the Delray Beach Police Department. After the ride, the witchy celebration continued with a performance by Achievement Center’s Platinum Stepper dancers, the largest stepper program in Palm Beach County. “Best Individual Costume,” was won by Lea Gozzo; “Best Witch Cackle” was won by Sandra Alvarez; “Best Decorated Broom (Bike)” was won by the Key Lime Pie Witch; and “Best Group Theme” was won by the Spell Sisters made up of Klaudia Adams; Stacey Cooley; Lotta Cooper; Cindy Frost; Melissa McCormick; Melanie Melan; Christi Raye; Nathalie Riseley; and Colleen Tuttle. 
 
The ride served as the perfect finale to a month-long series of community events supporting Achievement Centers for Children & Families. These events brought neighbors together for memorable experiences and included the October fundraising calendar featured a Hat Decorating Party on October 1st, Witches Trivia Night on October 8th, and Tim Finnegan's Irish Pub's signature "Witches Brew" on October 17th. A new event this year was the inaugural Witches Night Out on October 22nd at Good Night John Boy hosted by Oceans for Kids Foundation. All proceeds from the witchy events directly support Achievement Centers for Children & Families, a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering under-resourced children and families throughout Delray Beach and surrounding areas. 
 
This year’s Sorcerer Supreme title sponsor was Mariner Wealth Management. Coven Commander presenting sponsors included Betr Project; the Crocker Family; Delray Dermatology and Cosmetic Center; and Schumacher Auto Group. Vertical Bridge was the Mystic Familiar sponsor. Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority was the Community Sponsor. Patty Jones was the Wicked Milliner sponsor. Ancient Order of Hibernians and Delray Beach Orchid Society were the Witches Brewmasters. Bluefrog Plumbing + Drain of Boynton Beach; Bubbles Cleaning Services; The Buzz Agency; Charities Thrift Stores; Knight Group, Rotary Club of Delray Beach; Sunshine Dry Clean, and Synovus Bank are Magic Potion sponsors. Additional sponsors include Craft Food Tours; Richwagen’s Delray Bike & Sport; and Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Additional supporters to date include Amanda Perna; Barbara Aridas Designs Jewelry; Barre Envy; Blenders Eyewear; CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches; Crane’s Beach House Boutique Hotel; Cut 432; Deck 84; Delray Beach Public Library; Good Night John Boy; Hookless Lure Fishing Charter; Jonathan's Landing Golf Club; Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum; Kilwin's Of Delray Beach; Lady Lenormand; Lion Country Safari; the Melting Pot; Palm Beach Dramaworks; Palm Beach Zoo; Prime Catch; Sara Campbell; Talkin’ Tacos; Total Wine & More; and Veronica Gunn. 
 
“This year’s Witches Ride was pure magic,” said Stephanie Seibel, CEO of the Achievement Centers for Children & Families. “Even after fourteen years, this event never ceases to amaze me. Watching downtown Delray Beach come alive with hundreds of witches on decorated bikes—all united in support of our mission—is a powerful reminder of what makes this community so special.  We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who rode, donated, and cheered us on.”