The sounds of water in Steveston Village were replaced with the cackling of several witches on Saturday afternoon.
Ten witches and a pirate on paddleboards entered the Fisherman’s Wharf from under the Blue Canoe Restaurant while laughing, cackling and waving to the public.
While most of the witches were kneeling or standing, there was also a pirate doing a handstand on his board and another who had a dog on theirs as well.
Richmond resident Karina Reid, who organized the event, said she wanted to bring some light and fun to Steveston.
“In a world that is so dark right now, I just wanted to bring a bit of joy to my own community,” said Reid.
“We also enjoyed watching other people’s expressions as we appeared on the wharf and it was great to hear from people that we made their day.”
Reid told the Richmond News they started at Imperial Landing and made their way along the Steveston Harbour, into the wharf and as far as the Georgia Cannery during the two-hour paddleboard event.
“I’m still laughing thinking about it. It was just so much fun, I want to do it again with everyone.
She added she plans to organize more paddleboard events in the future.
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