SCW Witches Ride 2026
Sun City West …Where Witches Ride for Charity
Saddle up your broom — and your golf cart — for the annual SCW Witches Ride! This much-loved community parade winds through Sun City West and raises real dollars for neighbors who count on programs like Helping Hands. Whether you're rolling in the parade or cheering from the curb, you're part of something that makes a difference.
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Event Details
Date: Friday, October 30, 2026 • Time: Parade begins at 3:30 PM • Line-up: 2:30 – 3:15 PM
Start & End Location: Beardsley Park — 12755 W Beardsley Rd, Sun City West, AZ 85375
Admission: Free to attend • A Free Will Donation will be accepted when reserving. Your support helps strengthen programs that make a difference for Sun City West residents every day.
Benefiting: SCW Foundation / Helping Hands and Benevilla
🎊 Event Highlights
Everything You Need to Know About the Parade
Here's everything you need to take part, cheer on the parade, and join the celebration. The route loops through Sun City West and ends back at Beardsley Park, where the fun continues with food, music, and friends.
When
- Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
- Line-up: 2:30 – 3:15 PM at Beardsley Park East Parking Lot
- Parade begins: 3:30 PM
- Celebration: 4:45 PM at Beardsley Park
Where
- Start & end: Beardsley Park (12755 W Beardsley Rd, Sun City West)
- Celebration: Beardsley Park, immediately after the parade
What to Expect
- Decorated golf carts and bicycles parading through the neighborhood
- Live band and food trucks at the celebration
- Family-friendly fun for all ages
- Neighbors, friends, and a whole lot of witches
What to Bring
- A decorated golf cart or bicycle
- A signed waiver (attach to your cart or bicycle)
- A creative witch or Halloween costume
- A sense of fun and community spirit
- Please leave glass bottles and containers at home
- Please don't stop along the parade route — if friends or family want to share refreshments, ask them to meet you at the celebration. A limited number of chairs will be provided at Beardsley Park, so leave coolers and lawn chairs at home.
How to Participate
- Sign up to join the parade.
- Check in at Beardsley Park East Parking Lot between 2:30 and 3:15 PM.
- Make sure your cart is fully charged or gassed up, decorated, and ready to roll.
- Bring your signed waiver.
- Follow the route, wave at your neighbors, and head back to Beardsley Park for the celebration.
Why it Matters
- Every dollar raised supports SCW Foundation and Helping Hands, plus our partners at Benevilla. That means free medical equipment loans for neighbors recovering from surgery, transportation guidance for residents who need a ride, and community programs that keep Sun City West connected. When you ride, donate, or cheer from the sidewalk, you're helping neighbors right here at home.
Supporting the Foundation
How You Can Support SCW Foundation
Your support helps us continue enriching the Sun City West community through vital programs and services. Whether you participate in the parade, volunteer your time, or make a donation, every action contributes to a stronger, more connected community.
Directly Fund Our Programs
Your Generosity Fuels Our Mission
Every dollar you donate supports critical programs like Helping Hands, the Find Your Ride Resource Program, and other services specifically designed to support our residents. Your contribution creates meaningful change in the lives of our community members.
Be a Part of Something Bigger
Join Our Volunteer Team
From assisting with Helping Hands to supporting day-to-day operations, our volunteers are the heart of SCW Foundation. Get involved and make a tangible difference in your community.
Help Us Reach More People
Share Our Mission to Spread the Word
By sharing our events and programs with your friends and family, you amplify SCW Foundation’s reach and impact. Spread the word and help us build a stronger, more engaged community.
Year-Round Fun
Join the SCW Witches Ride Club
Looking for a fun way to stay active, meet great people, and be part of something exciting all year? Join the SCW Witches Ride Club and experience the friendships behind the parade. Club members are invited to regular luncheons and seasonal events like rock painting, hat decorating, and more.
How to join: Email scwwitchesrideaz@gmail.com with your name, email address, phone number, and recreation card number (if you have one). Annual dues are $10. We'll send you an electronic invoice once we receive your request.
Contact Sun City West Foundation
Helping Hands
Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM - Noon
623-546-8261