Salem’s Nearly 3,000 Witches Set Halloween World Record

WHO:

NY Post - More than 2,700 people dressed as “witches” took part in a world-record attempt.

ABC News - A total of 184 people participated in a world-record event wearing pointed hats and witches’ cloaks.

WHAT:

NY Post - The gathering was an attempt to set a world record for the most witch hats worn at once.

ABC News - The 184 participants set a world record.

WHERE:

NY Post - The gathering took place in Salem, Massachusetts.

ABC News - The event took place 400 feet up on the Orlando Eye.

WHEN:

NY Post - The gathering took place “last weekend.”

HOW:

NY Post - Participants wore witch hats together for the record attempt.

ABC News - Participants wore pointed hats and witches’ cloaks.

(UPDATED October 24, 2026 21:03 UTC)

A world-record attempt involving witches’ hats took place in Salem, Massachusetts, where more than 2,700 people dressed as witches gathered together. The participants wore witch hats at the same time, aiming to set a record for the largest number worn at once. Separately, 184 people set a world record during an event held 400 feet above the ground on the Orlando Eye. Those participants wore pointed hats and witches’ cloaks. The two gatherings featured very different numbers and settings, but both centered on people taking part in record-setting events in witch-inspired attire. In Salem, the gathering was described as an attempt, while the Orlando Eye event resulted in a record set by its 184 participants. Together, the events brought witch hats and cloaks into two distinct record efforts.