Photos: Hundreds hit the Willamette River for 6th annual witch paddle

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

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Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

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Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

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Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

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Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

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Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

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Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

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Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

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Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Sean Meagher / The Oregonian / TNS

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

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Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Sean Meagher / The Oregonian / TNS

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Sean Meagher / The Oregonian / TNS

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Sean Meagher / The Oregonian / TNS

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Sean Meagher / The Oregonian / TNS

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Sean Meagher / The Oregonian / TNS

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Sean Meagher / The Oregonian / TNS

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Sean Meagher / The Oregonian / TNS

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Sean Meagher / The Oregonian / TNS

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Sean Meagher / The Oregonian / TNS

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Sean Meagher / The Oregonian / TNS

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Sean Meagher / The Oregonian / TNS

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Sean Meagher / The Oregonian / TNS

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Sean Meagher / The Oregonian / TNS

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Sean Meagher / The Oregonian / TNS

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Sean Meagher / The Oregonian / TNS

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Sean Meagher / The Oregonian / TNS

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Sean Meagher / The Oregonian / TNS

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Sean Meagher

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Sean Meagher

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Sean Meagher

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Sean Meagher

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Sean Meagher

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Sean Meagher

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Sean Meagher

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Sean Meagher

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Sean Meagher

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Sean Meagher

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Sean Meagher

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Sean Meagher

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Hundreds of witches and warlocks hit the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 for the sixth annual stand-up paddle boarding event from Willamette Park to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

Sean Meagher

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 10:51 am

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Hundreds of witches, warlocks, wizards and more hit the Willamette River Saturday morning for the sixth annual stand-up paddleboarding “Witches on the Willamette” event.

Clear skies and sunshine brought out a larger group this year, as participants paddled from Willamette Park north to Tom McCall Waterfront Park and back.

The witch paddle all started when event organizer Ginny Kauffman of Portland saw photos of a similar Halloween event in California several years ago. Since then, the paddle in Portland has grown from a few dozen participants to many hundreds.