You can find out this year’s ride date here.

In 2023 we introduced our first theme! Participants do not have to choose to participate in the theme, but we encourage witches who need some creative inspiration or who have joined us for multiple years and want some variety to join us in this year’s theme! You can find out this year’s theme here.

We welcome walkers, but due to safety reasons we cannot allow motorized scooters, skateboards, scooters, or Onewheels. We welcome individuals who use mobility devices such as wheelchairs (manual or power-driven) and manually powered devices.

In 2023 we were able to allow a small number of golf cart registrations among the participants. This year we will have more spots available! However, each golf cart must register in advance on our website in order to participate. These spots may go fast so don’t delay! Registered golf carts will receive a windshield decal that will allow them in the procession. All drivers and passengers must be registered as Witches Ride participants in order to ride on the registered golf carts.

This year’s route is 0.7miles.

If any events show as sold out on our website, that means they have met the maximum. Due to safety limits and restrictions, we will not have any additional spots to release afterwards. 

Unfortunately, no. Due to safety parameters, riding or walking in the Witches Ride of OS is only open to registered participants who will receive a wristband at event checkin. But we invite you to join as a spectator along the streets to see all of the fun!

Ocean Springs Lumber, Freedom Field, Ocean Springs Library, The Lady May/Behind Mosaic, First Baptist Church, Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce/Train Depot

Yes, except there NO hard candy is allowed (to be a good steward to the Ocean Springs streets, and follow the City of Ocean Springs rules). Your throws will bring cheer to young and old along the route! While the route is not long, there will be MANY people along the route so we suggest that you bring more than you think you need! In 2024 we agreed to ban plastic beads as we strive for sustainability and ways to keep the streets as clean as possible for the beautiful City of Ocean Springs!

Visit our Charities page here to see our previous recipients!

As the event nears, you can find the Ride Route here.

Please note: this event is a fundraiser for local animal welfare and there is NOT an option for refunds. Monies collected will go to local animal welfare groups regardless of the completion of the event. In the event of rain in 2024, we have a reserved makeup date of Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024

Please note: this event is a fundraiser for local animal welfare and there is NOT an option for refunds. Monies collected will go to local animal welfare groups regardless. 

Yes! Please view our Sponsorships page here!