42nd Annual Doo Dah Parade! Friday, July 4th, 2025!

Columbus, OH

Goodale Park, Victorian Village, and Short North Arts District Parade @ 1:00 p.m.NO REGISTRATION REQUIREDJUST SHOW UP! NO ENTRY FEE! The Doo Dah Parade in Columbus, Ohio, is a celebration of life, liberty and the pursuit of literary lunacy. The one-day satirical party features a one-of-a-kind parade filled with characters in costume, humorous political debates, satirists' readings, a singing of the National Anthem, live music and a post parade block party in Goodale Park.
Dare to join irreverent self-styled satirists, partygoers, exhibitionists and overall lost souls in the annual Doo Dah Parade on July4 @ 1pm. A celebration of Liberty & Lunacy.
There's no entry fee or registration. Just show up!Line up starts at Noon on Park Street, heading north from Goodale St. to Buttles Avenue.
Parade Route: West on Buttles from Park St, South on Dennison West on Collins, North on Neil Ave, East on Second Ave, South on High St to end at Russell. Marchers go West on Russell and cars continue South on High.
FREE Block Party in Goodale at Gazebo 11:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m.Free live music!
Celebrate Liberty & Lunacy July 4th at Doo Dah Parade! In search of the 2025 Less-Than-Grand Marshal. "When you're tired of Doo Dah, you're tired of life." Mz Doo Dah
Following this map, you'll be 1/2 way between the start of line-up and Mike's Bar!

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Whee! That was SO much fun!All you disorganizers were a joy to hang out with. Please thank all of them again for me.So, again, thank you for letting The Neal Show! play at Doo Dah 2024!It was definitely a good time -- I hope to post some video soon.So, c'mon to see us sometime, and it'll be MY turn to buy the beer.Cheers!Neal (The Neal Show Band)
Columbus Fury Head Coach Ángel Pérez
Thank you Doo Dah Parade, It was an honor to serve as this year’s 2024 Less-Than-Grand Marshal yesterday! A special thank you to Deb Roberts and her team for making Doo Dah a great event. Columbus Fury Head Coach Ángel Pérez #ColumbusFury #UnleashTheFury #RealProVolleyball #ProVolleyball #DooDahParade
Mz Doo Dah and her girl posse (and Tom!)
Columbus, you mesmerized me. I love you. I thank you. Doo Dah Parade thanks you! So overwhelmed with joy and laughter Doo Dah Parade 2024 . Thank you Columbus for the beautiful fun and funny parade. The creativity in the 2024 edition was exceptional! You people of Columbus are the best! I can't wait to sit down and look at everybody's pictures. With great love to everyone for coming out and sharing your humorous thoughts, Mz Doo Dah Deb Roberts ChairChick and Queen of Doo Dah.
Anyone interested in purchasing 2024 Doo Dah T-Shirts? Go to Thurber BP at 660 Neil Ave. Mz Doo Dah, Deb Roberts