The Liberty Park community will welcome its first witches ride Oct. 20, inviting kids to come catch candy as it is tossed by local women riding through the streets on decorated bikes and golf carts.
Resident and mother Caroline LaFon was inspired to gather a group of witches together to celebrate Halloween while raising funds for Vestavia Hills High School’s Rise program. The program is a year-long fundraiser, led by students, that raises money for the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center.
The cause is one that is close to LaFon, as she is a nurse practitioner who works at UAB.
Co-hosting the event along with LaFon and fellow volunteers will be the Liberty Park Social Committee and Home Owners Association. In addition, Liberty Pediatrics will host a costume contest.
The event will begin at 4 p.m. at Provence Park with contests, music and more before the witches take flight at 5 p.m.
For more information, visit the “First Ever Liberty Park Witches Ride” Facebook page.
–Emily Williams
