The Past is the Past

Doo Dah Parade Returns for 38th Annual March through Columbus’ Short North
(Columbus, OH) The world-renowned Doo Dah Parade is returning to the streets of Columbus on July 4, 2021. The 38th Annual celebration of Liberty and Lunacy, Freedom of Speech and Humor will be satirizing the world LIVE from the Fabulous Short North starting at 1 p.m.
After the pandemic lockdown, tinfoil hat insurrections and a 17-year Cicadian slumber, the world needs a good laugh or two. Doo Dah Parade Disorganizers are unplanning for a fine group of marchers to wind their way through Victorian Village and along High Street. Overseeing it all will be Doo Dah Less-Than-Grand Marshal for 2021: Captain Ohio.
Disorganizers also emphasize that the best way to experience Doo Dah is to be IN the parade. Get your humor out and create a memorable entry! No registration is necessary; all you have to do is show up. Line up for parade participants begins at Noon on Park Street (Enter from Goodale.)
More Doo Dah Parade factoids:
• 1 PM: Singing out of the National Anthem (Corner of Buttles and Park)
• Parade steps off immediately following
• 11 PM – 7 PM: Doo Dah Party and live bands at the Gazebo in Goodale Park
Read the small print: NO ADVERTISERS, NO FULL NUDITY and ALL POLITICIANS MUST WEAR A FUNNY HAT…AND MASK!
Doo Dah Parade 2021 is dedicated in memory of The Short North Emperor, Doug Ritchey. The 38th Annual Doo Dah Parade paid for by the following $$ Heros! 2021 Doo Dah Super $$ Hero's!“Noble Peers” - $1,000 to 1 billionShort North TavernJoseph R. Landusky III, Attorney-at-LawZeno'sThe Quarry CoThe LibraryGreg Zanetos TownHall Short NorthPress Grill Short NorthPress Pub 5th AveWhite CastleDoug & Kim BorrorLocal Cantina New Albany Local Cantina Grandview Local Cantina Grove City Local Cantina Dublin Local Cantina Clintonville Local Cantina GahannaLocal Cantina Westerville Local Cantina Water StreetLocal Cantina Brewery District Local Cantina Short North Local Cantina HilliardLocal Bar Short NorthThe RossiMid City Garage Běndì WokJonys SushiSouth Village Grille“The Legends” - $500 – $999Dempsey's Food + SpiritsHarrison's On ThirdPaul Feeney & Chad BraunMike's GrillUnion Café Axis Night ClubShort North Civic AssociationShort North AllianceThe Garden The Chamber The JointShort North Pint House Forno Kitchen + Bar Standard HallShort North Goody Boy Urban Meyer's Pint House Urban Chophouse + Whiskey Lounge + Terrace Bar Andrew Klein, Attorney At LawHoof Hearted Brewpub“The Stout-Hearted” - $101 to $499Thurber Village Market BP Mikey’s Late Night SliceOddfellows Liquor BarSacred PalmWright-Patt Credit UnionBig Fun! ColumbusMichael E Sexton, The ChairmanDowntown Michael S. BrownFranklin County Auditor Michael StinzianoTim Feran & Maryellen O'ShaughnessyJackie GleasonFlying Ace Rentals.comCutler Real Estate Team Meyer & DialDenmark on HighSeventh Son BrewingRuth Gless SAMSON - A Men's EmporiumBrew-Stirs Clintonville TavernMetro-Rentals.com & Think-Urban.comBill & Lisa Wood & Bill Wood Images.com First Commonwealth Bank Short NorthZiggy's Drive-Thru on 3rdThe Appraisal Group-Ben CorcoranPrologue Bookshop “The Dark Horses” - up to $100Accountants on ParoleSuzanne Rizer Bruce Dooley of KW Dooley Co & TeamJolie Occasions Walter ThiemanAbout Face Cosmetic Therapy CenterFarmboy BillSharon Young w/KW Classic PropertiesFabian's Chicago Style Pizza PlaceMac's Proper Pub Park Street TavernCity Tavernbasi-italiaThe Parnell's of Doo DahC. McDevitt LMT Healing Ways Massage TherapyButler, Cincione & DiCuccio Attorneys At LawHey Hey Bar & Grillurbanorder architectureThe Lamp ShadeWilber HIlls Country ClubPablos Pals.comLandscapes by Terra.comTodd & Mindy Law"KUDOS"The Doo Dah DisOrganizersDeb Roberts & Charlie Loutzenhiser (Queen & King of Doo Dah)Areswear Sportswear Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus DowntownCity of Columbus Staffers & Police & FireColumbus Distributing Co.Gorman Body ShopColumbus Foundation & The BIG GIVEKroger Community RewardsMid Ohio Golf Cartsr design & PrintingStonewall CMH + PrideCD92.9FM The Media July 4, 2021 Line-up: 11:00 The Devil Doves 12:00 Brian Clash & Coffeehouse Rebels 1:00 p.m. Doo Dah Parade 1:15 Victorious KayBirds2:15 Donna Mogavero 3:15 Betty Bangs4:15 Dan Dougan and His Little Bothers 5:15 McCallister6:15 ElectroCulture Circus
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2020 Doo Dah Band Videos


1. Brian Clash & Coffee House Rebels: https://business.facebook.com/DooDahParade/videos/260462505127171/2. Parade Line-up: https://www.facebook.com/762769309/videos/10158877588614310/

Hey Doo Dah Friends & Lovers, That Pandemic at the Disco Doo Dah Parade was a much needed comic relief. Thanks for the laughs. Thanks to everyone, including the $ Contributors, DisOrganizers, Bands, InVolunteers, Politicians, and media mouths. Our Virtual Voyeurs, thanks for watching. Those in Operations & On-Line made the 1st time virtual Doo Dah Parade Pandemic Rain Date not suck so much. Working at getting the whole day's live feed video broken down into pieces. Here's Brian Clash & and the other Coffee House Rebels including John Estep, who was also in Betty Bang Band. That band's performance was fun. I've posted Mary B. Relotto's Doo Dah Parade 2020 Line-up video on www.DooDahParade.com. Soon we'll have a video of parade there too. Check it out. It's quite fun to see up close the signs and messages from all the many entries. Thanks for everyone who was in the parade (even those on July 4th) and gave us a much-needed dose of humor. And, to the brave pandemic watchers along parade route. Thanks to my hubby for giving up his time with me to produce the parade.


Thanks, Doo Dah for the fun! Mz Doo Dah, Deb Roberts ChairChick & Queen

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Doo Dah Parade
Saturday, September 19th, 2020
Short North Arts District, Columbus, OH 43215
The 37th Annual Doo Dah Parade
Come and be IN the CAR parade
Stay home and watch it Virtually for 2020!

Short North, Columbus OH since 1984!

Celebrate the Liberty & Lunacy of Freedom of Speech, through Humor at the Annual Doo Dah Parade
Be IN The Parade:
Cars only please (yes to 2 wheelers)
Line-up at Noon - North bouth
Please feel free to sing out the National Anthem at 1pm!
NO ADVERTISERS
Free Live Music Virtually 12 Noon - 8:00 p.m.
Post your home Doo Dah Parade Party Pictures!


“Best Political Satire Parade West of the White House!”
#DooDah614


Less-Than-Grand Marshal 2020:
Grandma Joy & Grandson Brad Ryan
https://www.cbsnews.com/live/video/20200101142613-grandma-joy-journeys-across-the-u-s-with-her-grandson-to-visit-all-61-national-parks/?fbclid=IwAR1jNflPHLFnE89OxoKMsepdowsRLszvjBpsUaIEfPBOEMMiNtAs16UtSYQ#x
Grandma Joy & Brad Ryan's Journey
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2020 Doo Dah DisOrganizer DisHonoree:
Michael J. Doody

Announcement: The long awaited Doo Dah VEHICLES only Parade Route: from Park St, R on Buttles, L on High, L on 2nd, L on Neil, L on Poplar, L on Dennison, R on Buttles, R on Park, straight through Area District to R S-bend on Hickory continuing straight onto Marconi/Front Street (passing CPD Hqtrs), L on Broad (pass City Hall), R on High (pass Capital bldg), straight through German Village on High St and end R on Redbud and into CD102 parking lot for dismantling cars and where bands will be performing inside and online at www.Facebook.com/DooDahParade. Send your home videos and photos! #DooDah614.
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Thanks, Columbus Monthly!
Doo Dah Parade (Sept. 19)This annual festival of facetious fun, usually a July Fourth event, was delayed but not destroyed by the coronavirus. This year’s parade will include vehicles only, decorated to address the theme of “roasting the pandemic.” (Seen above: a 2019 participant.) To that end, the parade, which starts at 1 p.m. at Buttles Avenue and Park Street, will proceed at a good clip of 20 to 25 miles per hour; participants and spectators are advised to wear masks and maintain a social distance. The block party that typically follows the parade will likely be replaced by an online after-party. doodahparade.com
https://www.columbusmonthly.com/entertainmentlife/20200831/columbus-datebook-for-september
2020 Doo Dah Vitural After Parade Party.
12:15 - 12:45 p.m. Brian Clash & The Coffee House Rebels12:45 - 1:00 p.m. Pre Doo Dah Parade Chatter1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. The 37th Annual Doo Dah Parade(if parade runs more than 30 mins, everyone's' time will adjust accordingly to give all 30 mins to perform.)1:30 - 2:00 p.m. Betty Bangs2:00 - 2:30 p.m. Set Change2:30 - 3:00 p.m. McCallister3:00 - 3:30 p.m. Set Change3:30 - 4:00 p.m. Victorious KayBirds4:00 - 4:30 p.m. Set Change4:30 - 5:00 p.m. MethMaticsListen Live 9/19/2020 at 12:15 p.m. on Facebook.com/DooDahParade
Posted by Mary B. Relotto on Saturday, September 19, 2020
Thanks to those who make it for you to march:Quid’n Pro Quo’n with 2020 Doo Dah Visionaries!
“The Prophets”Short North TavernJoseph Landusky III, Attorney-at-LawZeno's BarThe Quarry Co.The LibraryPress Grill Press Pub 5th AvenueDempsey's Food + SpiritsDoug & Kim Borror
“The Thinkers”Greg Zanetos - Anthony Thomas Candieshoof hearted brewpubShort North Civic AssociationPaul Feeney & Chad BraunUnion Café & Axis Night ClubThurber Village Market BP
“The Seers”Andrew Klein, Attorney-at-LawJames B. Ford, D.D.S. Inc.The Appraisal Group, Inc. - Ben CorcoranWalt ThiemanSharon Morton
Doug Ritchey (Barron of the Bottoms)

Cutler Real Estate Team Meyer & DialBig Fun! ColumbusBrew-Stirs Clintonville TavernSeventh Son BrewingMetro-Rentals.com & Think Urban.comMaryellen O'Shaughnessy Clerk of CourtsMichael Sexton, The ChairmanDowntown Michael S. BrownFranklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano
Denmark on High
Mikey's Late Night Slice Pizza Empire
“Live Wires”
urbanorder architectureSuzanne RizerHey Hey Bar & GrillDouglas RitcheyFirst Commonwealth Bank - Short NorthAccountants on ParoleThom CroweFarmboy BillBruce Dooley of KW Dooley Co & TeamSharon Young w/KW Classic PropertiesBrenda Killian


KudosThe Doo Dah DisOrganizersAres SportswearColumbus Foundation’s BIG GIVEShort North Gazette & CMH Mediar design & printingGorman’s Body Shop & PrintingOrbit DesignCD102.5 & Big Room BarDoo Dah Rock Stars
"In Memory"Our Fallen U.S. TroopsMrs. KingDave BrownsteinKyle ReinhardDianne MukaBaron Horest Von MoosheimerKatie "Bug" Fox Frank ManosWilliam C. Hemming, ArtisteTom Coombs, Rolling Meadows, ILRoller Derby Girl Ellen Zelis AriaMama Barb DempseyMark DempseyAll Covid-19 Victims

Wear a Mask *Social Distance *Watch On-Line *Facebook & Instagram us your home photos! #DooDah614
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March...Have we mentioned everything so far is free?It's FREE to march in the Doo Dah Parade!No Pre-Registration Required (yes, we know that's unusual - thank the below in the right-hand column for that) This is mostly a walking parade. So, if you're on or in a motorized vehicle, stay paced with the walker in front of you, and please don't leave a giant gap between entries. Line-up @ noon on Park Street(between Buttles/Goodale)heading north bound.Enter in from Goodale Blvd.There is No Entry Fee! You Just Show Up! A Few Needed Rules
(We Hate Rules Too, But Sometimes People Need Them)
No Motorized Acrobats.

(cheese-us folks, we shouldn't have to explain this one)
All Politicians Must Wear A Funny Hat
(Everyone In Their Group Needs To Be Goofyied Up Too - This Ain't Arlington, People)
No Blatant Advertising

(Folks Want To See Your Political Pokes, Not Business Strokes)
No Full Nudity

(This Isn't A Strip Club)
 No Water Balloons Or Super Soakers

(Let's Not Ruin People's Art Please)
 No Throwing Candy Or Any Other Junk From The Parade

(Besides Having To Clean Up Your Trash, There's A Chance Of Someone Getting Run Over This Way)
No Soft-Pawed Animals "Walking" Parade

(Unless You Walk Barefoot Too)
37th AnnualDoo Dah Parade & PartySaturday, September 19th, 2020Celebrate Liberty & Lunacy!Exercise your First Amendment right, through humor.The Craziest Parade in History! Parade Line-up begins @ noon (but we can't help it that people show up around 11am)1:00 p.m. - Everyone throughout Doo Dah Land, even Politicians & Cops,Feel free to sing out the National Anthem!Parade Steps Off @ 1:00 p.m. Block PartyIN Goodale Park at the Gazebo!FREE!September 19th, 2020 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.Free Live Music ALL DAY! Beer, Bands, Fun Stuff & More ~ All Day!Free Entry to All!Support the Bars, Restaurants and merchants on July 4th and everyday(especially our Doo Dah Contributors!)Parade your stuff around Short North, Victorian & Italian Villages & Harrison West
Watch...The Doo Dah Parade.1:00 p.m.ish – 3:00 p.m.ish1:00 p.m. - Everyone throughout Doo Dah Land, even Politicians & Cops,please feel free to join in on the 52 part harmony singing of the National Anthem! It’s Free!Bring a chair or blanketUmbrellaSunscreenLeave the water guns & water balloons & pets at home please
2020 Parade Route...

From Line-Up On Park Street (heading north)
To West On Buttles
To South On Dennison
To West On Collins
To North On Neil
To East On Second
To South On High
To End At Russell & High.
Walkers Will Go Down Russell back to Park St,
Cars Will Go Straight Down High Street.
Come on down to the Block Party at High & Buttles before and/or after the parade!

InVolunteer…for an InSecurity position of UnImportance at the Doo Dah Parade. We offer no pay other than a T-Shirt,whistle, water, badgeand our undying Doo Dah Love. Be Brave, Volunteeror Call The Doo Dah Hotline: 614-228-0621Sign Up!

Parade Party!!! - Free Admission!The Party starts At 11:00 A.M. and continueswell after the dust of The Doo Dah Parade has settled(probably until 9 pm this year)Location: Gazebo in Goodale ParkDoo Dah Block Party will be Complete with Live Music, Beer & FoodThank the bands!FREE ADMISSION!! 2019/11x17.jpg

2019 Doo Dah DisOrganizer DisHonoree:
Keith McInturf! No Parking, man



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Doo Dah 2018 Sweat Equity, Thank you!
It was hotter than Haiti, but the parade had the funniest stuff west of the White House.
To everyone who braved the suppressing heat and watched the parade, and to everyone who marched in the sweltering heat, you now wear a Badge of True Doo Dah Courage. You put in Doo Dah sweat equity that contributed to one of the best hysterical and historical satirical parades ever! Your humor was HOT!
To the block party bands and the Doo Dah Rock Stars, thank you too for your talent and fun tunes that wafted through the thick air over Doo Dah.
To the InVolunteers, InSECURITY, Line-up & Starters, Clean-up on Isle 4, DisOrganizers, Vendors, Sound and Stage crew, solar & POWER, MC Dougan, Police, and BeerTenders, I thank you too for pitching in, working in that heat and making the operation of Doo Dah look a little less DisOrganized than we actually are.
And, BIG thank you to all of the Contributors who paid for the parade; and to the media for promoting the parade; and to the art team for making us look pretty.
For the hottest Doo Dah Parade in history…you were the coolest people ever!
With much love and happiness from the Land of Doo Dah,
Mz Doo Dah, Deb Roberts, PhDooDahology
ChairChick & Queen of Doo Dah

Doo Dah Parade
2018
The 35th Annual Doo Dah Parade
Where Liberty & Lunacy is Still a Pleasure!
Celebrate the Liberty & Lunacy of Freedom of Speech, through Humor in the Short North Arts District, Columbus, OH, at the The 35th Annual Doo Dah Parade

on Wednesday, July 4th, 2018, at 1 pm. Line-up @ Noon. Rain Date (July 3rd)
Please feel free to sing out the National Anthem at 1pm!
Free Live Music Block Party 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. @ High & Buttles (from High to Park St)
 No Entry Fee! Just Show Up!


“Best Political Satire Parade West of the White House!”
Block Party - Live Music @ High & Buttles
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Food & Music
Free entry!

2018 Rock Star Band Line-up
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. The Coffee House Rebels
11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Devil Doves
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. The Apple-Bottom Gang
1:00 p.m. National Anthem - Sit or Stand. It's your right!
1:01pm The 35th Annual Doo Dah Parade
1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Rev C Barton Love and Blood Simple
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Donna Mogavero Band
4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. MethMatics
5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. McCallister
6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Dan Dougan & His Little Bothers
 Less-Than-Grand Marshal 2018:
Johnny DiLoretto!

2018 Doo Dah DisOrganizer DisHonoree:
Jack Decker Legal Beagle DisOrganizer Emeritus aka Beldar from France!

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Can you guess who these 4 original Doo Dah UnOrganizers are?
doodahparade@gmail.com



 Paying Homage to our 1st
Less-Than-Grand Marshal 1984:
John Corby
1956-2018
R.I.P. our dear old friend.

35th AnnualDoo Dah Parade & PartyWednesday, July 4th, 2018Celebrate Liberty & Lunacy!Exercise your First Amendment right, through humor.The Craziest Parade in History! Parade Line-up begins as early as 11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m. - Everyone throughout Doo Dah Land, even Politicians & Cops,Feel free to sing out the National Anthem!Parade Steps Off @ 1:00 p.m. Block PartyON Buttles Avenue at High StreetFREE!July 4th, 2018 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.Free Live Music ALL DAY! Beer, Bands, Fun Stuff & More ~ All Day!Free Entry to All!Support the Bars, Restaurants and merchants on July 4th and everyday(especially our Doo Dah Contributors!)Parade your stuff around Short North, Victorian & Italian Villages & Harrison West
Watch...The Doo Dah Parade.1:00 p.m.ish – 3:00 p.m.ish1:00 p.m. - Everyone throughout Doo Dah Land, even Politicians & Cops,please feel free to join in on the 52 part harmony singing of the National Anthem! It’s Free!Bring a chair or blanketUmbrellaSunscreenLeave the water guns & water balloons & pets at home please
March...Have we mentioned everything so far is free?It's FREE to march in the Doo Dah Parade!No Pre-Registration Required (yes, we know that's unusual - thank the below in the right-hand column for that) This is mostly a walking parade. So, if you're on or in a motorized vehicle, stay paced with the walker in front of you, and please don't leave a giant gap between entries. Line-up @ noon on Park Street(between Buttles/Goodale)heading north bound.Enter in from Goodale Blvd.There is No Entry Fee! You Just Show Up! A Few Needed Rules
(We Hate Rules Too, But Sometimes People Need Them)
No Motorized Acrobats.

(cheese-us folks, we shouldn't have to explain this one)
All Politicians Must Wear A Funny Hat
(Everyone In Their Group Needs To Be Goofyied Up Too - This Ain't Arlington, People)
No Blatant Advertising

(Folks Want To See Your Political Pokes, Not Business Strokes)
No Full Nudity

(This Isn't A Strip Club)
 No Water Balloons Or Super Soakers

(Let's Not Ruin People's Art Please)
 No Throwing Candy Or Any Other Junk From The Parade

(Besides Having To Clean Up Your Trash, There's A Chance Of Someone Getting Run Over This Way)
No Soft-Pawed Animals "Walking" Parade

(Unless You Walk Barefoot Too)
2018 Parade Route...

From Line-Up On Park Street (heading north)
To West On Buttles
To South On Dennison
To West On Collins
To North On Neil
To East On Second
To South On High
To End At Russell & High.
Walkers Will Go Down Russell back to Park St,
Cars Will Go Straight Down High Street.
Come on down to the Block Party at High & Buttles before and/or after the parade!

InVolunteer…for an InSecurity position of UnImportance at the Doo Dah Parade. We offer no pay other than a T-Shirt,whistle, water, badgeand our undying Doo Dah Love. Be Brave, Volunteeror Call The Doo Dah Hotline: 614-228-0621
Parade Party!!! - Free Admission!The Party starts At 10:00 A.M. and continueswell after the dust of The Doo Dah Parade has settled(probably until 7 pm this year)Location: On Buttles Avenue(Between High Street and Park Street)Doo Dah Block Party will be Complete with Live Music, Beer & FoodThank the bands!FREE ADMISSION!! 2018 Doo DahRock Star Line-Up:
TBA
Confirmed: McCallister: Bobby Corkwell - Guitar, Daniel Sean Anderson - Guitar & lead vocals, Angela Fowler - Drums

Thanks to the 2018 Doo Dah DisOrganizers!
*DisOrganizer DisHonoree 2018; Jack Decker
*Barricade Boss; Chet Ridenour
*Bean Counter & Bail Bondsman; Robert G. Marks
*Beer Lady & Nudge; Mindy Law
*BeerMister; Todd Law
*Childish Issues; Micah
*Clean-Up on Isle 4; Josh Roberts
*Emperor of the Short North; Doug Ritchey
*Golf Cart Gaucho; Bill Wood
*Golf Cart Gaucho; Lisa Wood
*I Store their junk; Kathy Pilcher Rhinehart
*Illinois Division of Doo Dah; Tom Coombs
*InSECURITY Chief; Michael S. Brown
*InSECURITY; Bryan Hartley
*InSECURITY; Lee Roberts
*InSECURITY; Myeesa Robertson
*InVolunteer Commando; Jackie Gleason
*It’s all a Sign; Kris Booth
* Legal Beagle; King Charlie Loutzenhiser
*Less-Than-Grand Marshal Handler; Walt Thieman
*Mrs Doo Dah & T-Shirt Shucker; Dianne Kiener
*Mz Doo Dah, ChairChick & Queen of Doo Dah; Deb Roberts
*No Parking, Man; Keith McInturf
*Parade Line-up Deputy Dog; Frank Manos
*Parade Line-up Deputy Dog; Marty Stutz
*Parade Line-up Deputy Dog; Shanna Harrell
*Parade Line-up Deputy Dog; Sharon Morton
*Parade UnOffical Sr. Starter; Michael J. Doody
*UnOfficial Starter; Chas Kaplan
*UnOfficial Starter; Sir Randy Malloy
*Princess; Kirsten King
*Print Whore; Charlie Baltzer
*Stage MC & Mgr.; Dan Dougan
*Street Party Chief; Suzie Simpson
*Top of the ladder; Ross Rhinehart
*T-Shirt Shucker; Brian Boyd
*T-Shirt Squad (Co-Cap-e-tan); Bob Wicks
*T-Shirt Squad (Co-Cap-e-tan); Sharon Young
*Solar Czar; Zach McGuire.

And thanks to…
*Ares Sportswear; Czars Derek and Josh
*Audio Slayer Productions
*Columbus Distributing Co.
*City of Columbus Staffers
*Columbus City Police
*cCreations.com
*Chase Bank German Village
*ComFest
*Experience Columbus
*Five Star Events & Catering
*First Commonwealth Bank
*Putnam White Lewis Ins.
*r printing and design
*Short North Alliance
*Short North Gazette
*Columbus Media
*Columbus Monthly
*The Wood Companies
*Doo Dah Rock Stars
*Our InVolunteers.
"In Memory"
Our Fallen U.S. Troops
Frank "Randy" Tarr - DisOrganizer
Patricia "Pat" Lewis
Barbara Jane Austin
Jean Marie Grote
Gregory Scott Gribble Rodebaugh
Scout Sampson-Lahoti
John Corby
Geno Spiller
Darrell Harrison
Kevin Miles


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Get the Fouth of July celebration started at the block partyBeer taps open at 10 a.m.Parade line-up at NoonNational Anthem at 1pmDoo Dah Parade at 1pmishthen continue the celebration at the block party Beer taps close at 7:00 p.m. Just like the Doo Dah Parade, there's no entry fee!Cheap Beer, Cheap Food, We're Cheap! Doo Dah Music Rock Star 2017 Line-up:

Bands/RyanSmith.jpg 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Ryan Smith: Solo Acustic
Bands/TheJeffs.jpg11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. The Jeffs: JEFF TOBIN guitar/lead vocals, GEOFF WILCOX, bass/vocals, PAIGE VANDIVER drums/vocals, DOUG HARE lead guitar
Bands/devil-doves-logo.gif12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Devil Doves: Junior Kauffman - Vocals & Lyrics, Kyle "Headband" Davis - Cajon, Rico "Thunderstorm" Nassau - Bass, Jeff Straw - Keys
2017/DooDahlogo.jpg 1:00 p.m. - The Doo Dah Parade!
Bands/DocRobinson.jpg 1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Doc Robinson: Jonathan Elliott & Nick D'Andrea
Bands/VodkaROXX.jpg 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Vodka ROXX: Ezell Underdown - Guitar, Don Duryea - Guitar, Scott Keeton - Lead Vocals, Jason Adam Leavitt - Drums, Mike Iannarino - Bass
2009/MethMatics.jpg 4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. MethMatics: Billy - lead axe, Joey - other axe, Byron - bass axe, Stu - drum axe, and Christal - vaxBands/McCallister.jpg 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. McCallister: Bobby Corkwell - Guitar, Daniel Sean Anderson - Guitar & lead vocals, Angela Fowler - Drums Bands/CLACI.jpg 6:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. C LA C I: Mark Hunter


Eclectic, locally sourced, a Doo Dah style music experience,using all powered green solar energy!2009/IBEWGPAD1.jpg Just like the Doo Dah Parade, there's no entry fee!
Come on down and before and/or after the Doo Dah ParadeCorner of Buttles & High(Between Park & High Street on Buttles Ave) 2009/Beer.JPG

TUESDAY, July 4th from 10:00am - 7:00pm ON BUTTLES AVENUE
F R E E !!
Between High Street & Park Street
(Bring a chair or blanket)
Support the 'Cause - visit the Doo Dah Beer Booth
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DOO DAH PARADE - PARTY!
Rain or shine.
No Carry in coolers
No Glass
Bands are performing for free.So, now you have the Official Doo Dah Parade and the Party info on your Social Calendar for July 4th, where in the heck should you park da'Car?

A love letter of Thank You to ALL Doo Dah Lovers, from Mz Doo Dah.Thank you, my Doo Dah Lovelies. Yesterday as I worked at putting away props and things, banking, and paying bills I was thinking of you, and how you knocked me out!
I start my thank you list with my hubby, King Charlie, who endeared my being MIA for endless hours at a time as I DisOrganized the Doo Dah Parade + Party. And, to our dogs, Lucy & Sydney, as mommy hasn't been home much the last few weeks.
The Weather. It was perfect.
Less-Than-Grand Marshal, James "Buster" Douglas. Buster knocked us all out with his charm and patience as millions of photos were taken of him. Personally, it was a thrill to announce Buster at line-up by raising the Champs hand to start the parade. I only wish Joe Theibert was there.
Thank you, Greg Zanetos for hosting Buster in your home, and your whopping check! And thanks to John Johnson for helping with Team Buster.
The neighbors, for enduring special event parking SNFAU on July 4th.
Buster's Doo Dah Secret InSecurity Team and Handler. They had their job cut out for them this year as Buster was extremely popular.
InVolunteers of InSECURITY showed up and did due diligence in their details. The parade route was secured and clean. Thank you.
Our Vendors and their wonderful Doo Dah deals. Your discounts, freebies, & flexibility helps so much in making the budget! And, to the Vendors who sold food at the Block Party as you very were generous with the yummies to the volunteers and bands.
The Musical Rock Stars of Doo Dah. You had so much talent and fun music oozing through the speakers that caused people to sing, swing & sway, and drink lots o'beer.
The solar guys, the sound guys, and the stage and tent guys who collaborated to help make the music.
The BeerTenders. You did some serious pouring! Excellent job on keeping the line moving fast and the cups full.
The Contributors. Thank you for paying for the parade. It was wonderful to see so many contributor's smiling faces along the parade route.
The T-Shirt Shuckers sales also helped subsidize parade expenses. There's still a few for sale at the BP on Neil.
The Media. Thank you for reporting about our fake parade!
The Police for keeping all safe and sound.
The City of Columbus and ODLC Staffers for executing my permits, and with a smile on your face.
My "Clean-up on Isle 4" crew. Unfortunately, you started with a bit of a mess from Boom, but you forged on and got the streets back to better than we found them.
DisOrganizer DisHonoree Emeritus, Frank Randall Tarr. Randy has been involved with Doo Dah since the mid 80's.
To the hard-working, fun-loving, and dedicated Doo Dah DisOrganizers. I know that I say it, but once again, I can't do Doo Dah without you. Thank you.
The crowd was huuuuuuuuuge! So many great things and people I saw and experienced along the parade route such as Mr Clark bouquet flowers and the parade waltz, the festively decorated folks, the impromptu judging stations, and the folks with the "why am I here" look on their face, for the smiling and laughing faces, and some of those faces I've seen repeatedly over my past 26 years of Doo Dah's 34 years, for the new faces, and for those who gave us a click.
Last, but absolutely not the least, The Doo Dah Parade Marchers. You knocked me out! Your witty words, your creative craftsmanship, and the revelers of revolutionaries of satire, you triumphed in your quest of a great parade! I look forward to reading all your comments and looking at your pictures. I loved your humor, your art, and your spirit. Thank you.
I am very proud and grateful,
Deb Roberts, Mz Doo DahYour ChairChick & Queen of Doo Dah
Doo Dah Parade
2017
34th Annual Doo Dah Parade
"World Championship of Insanity. It'll Knock You Out!"
Celebrate Liberty & Lunacy
Freedom of speech, through humor
Columbus, OH
Tuesday, July 4th, 2017
Please feel free to join in &sing out the National Anthem at 1pm!
Parade @ 1:00 p.m.
Line-up starts somewhere around Noon
Block Party 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
(Live Music! Beer on Tap!
On the Street! Free Entry!
@ Buttles & High)
March in the 34th Annual Doo Dah Parade!
No Entry Fee! Just Show Up!
Photo Announcement of Less-Than-Grand Marshal
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James "Buster" Douglas!
 Less-Than-Grand Marshal:
Former Undisputed
World Heavyweight Boxing Champion
and Author,
James “Buster” Douglas!!

34th AnnualDoo Dah Parade & PartyTuesday, July 4th, 2017Celebrate Liberty & Lunacy!Exercise your First Amendment right, through humor.The Craziest Parade in History! Parade Line-up begins as early as 11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m. - Everyone throughout Doo Dah Land, even Politicians & Cops,Feel free to join in & sing out the National Anthem!Parade Steps Off @ 1:00 p.m. Block PartyON Buttles Avenue at High StreetFREE!10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.Free Live Music ALL DAY! Beer, Bands, Fun Stuff & More ~ All Day!Free Entry to All!Support the Bars, Restaurants and merchants on July 4th and everyday(especially our Doo Dah Contributors!)Parade your stuff around Short North, Victorian & Italian Villages & Harrison West
Watch...The Doo Dah Parade.1:00 p.m.ish – 3:00 p.m.ish1:00 p.m. - Everyone throughout Doo Dah Land, even Politicians & Cops,please join in on the 52 part harmony singing of the National Anthem! It’s Free!Bring a chair or blanketUmbrellaSunscreenLeave the water guns & water balloons & pets at home please
March...Have we mentioned everything so far is free?It's FREE to march in the Doo Dah Parade!No Pre-Registration Required (yes, we know that's unusual) Line-up @ noon on Park Street(between Buttles/Goodale)heading north bound.Enter in from Goodale Blvd.There is No Entry Fee! You Just Show Up! A Few Needed Rules
(We Hate Rules Too, But Sometimes People Need Them)

All Politicians Must Wear A Funny Hat
(Everyone In Their Group Needs To Be Goofyied Up Too - This Ain't Arlington, People)

No Blatant Advertising
(Folks Want To See Your Political Pokes, Not Business Strokes)

No Full Nudity
(This Isn't A Strip Club)
No Water Balloons Or Super Soakers
(Let's Not Ruin People's Art Please)
Please Do Not Throw Candy Or Any Other Junk From The Parade
(Besides Having To Clean Up Your Trash, There's A Chance Of Someone Getting Run Over This Way)

No Soft-Pawed Animals "Walking" Parade
(Unless You Walk Barefoot Too)
2017 Parade Route...

From Line-Up On Park Street (heading north)
To West On Buttles
To South On Dennison
To West On Collins
To North On Neil
To East On Second
To South On High
To End At Russell & High.
Walkers Will Go Down Russell back to Park St,
Cars Will Go Straight Down High Street.
Come on down to the Block Party at High & Buttles before and/or after the parade!

InVolunteer…for an InSecurity position of UnImportance at the Doo Dah Parade. We offer no pay other than a T-Shirt,whistle, water, badgeand our undying Doo Dah Love. Be Brave, Volunteeror Call The Doo Dah Hotline: 614-228-0621
Parade Party!!! - Free Admission!The Party starts At 10:00 A.M. and continueswell after the dust of The Doo Dah Parade has settled(probably until 7 pm this year)Location: On Buttles Avenue(Between High Street and Park Street)Doo Dah Block Party will be Complete with Live Music, Beer & FoodThank the bands!FREE ADMISSION!! 2017 Doo DahRock Star Line-Up:
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Ryan Smith: Solo Acustic
11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. The Jeffs: JEFF TOBIN guitar/lead vocals, GEOFF WILCOX, bass/vocals, PAIGE VANDIVER drums/vocals, DOUG HARE lead guitar
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Devil Doves: Junior Kauffman - Vocals & Lyrics, Kyle "Headband" Davis - Cajon, Rico "Thunderstorm" Nassau - Bass, Jeff Straw - Keys
1:00 p.m. - The Doo Dah Parade!
1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Doc Robinson: Jonathan Elliott & Nick D'Andrea

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Vodka ROXX: Ezell Underdown - Guitar, Don Duryea - Guitar, Scott Keeton - Lead Vocals, Jason Adam Leavitt - Drums, Mike Iannarino - Bass
4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Trouble Boys: Steve Perakis Bass, Joseph Mismas Keys vox, Chris Cox Skins, Jon Swain Lead guitar vox, Chris Barton Words guitar and vox
5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. McCallister: Bobby Corkwell - Guitar, Daniel Sean Anderson - Guitar & lead vocals, Angela Fowler - Drums6:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. C LA C I: Mark Hunter

Honored that the Short North Gazette sprinkled Doo Dah love dust on their pages of the September/October 2016 issue. Thank you Margaret!!
Short North Gazette's September/October 2016 Cover Page
King Mango of the King Mango Strut, Coconut Grove, Florida came to march in Doo Dah 2016. He gave peas a chance! He's on page 8.
Short North Gazette's Annual Doo Dah Photo Collage. Photos on Page 8 by Michael Gruber
The spirit of Prince walked tall through Doo Dah 2016. He's on page 9.
Short North Gazette's Annual Doo Dah Photo Collage. Photos on Page 9 by Michael Gruber
Columbus did not vote for Mz Doo Dah's New Wards of Columbus; the Psycho Ward, the Geriatrics Ward, and the Detox Ward. Pictures on Page 24.
Short North Gazette's Annual Doo Dah Photo Collage. Photos on Page 24 by Larry Hamill
It's good to know that the Marching Fide's are "Making Cuba Great Again". Pictures on Page 25.
Short North Gazette's Annual Doo Dah Photo Collage. Photos on Page 25 by Larry Hamill

TweetDoo Dah Poster 20162009/2016doodahposter.jpgPrint your own, or get 1 from Short North Tavern or BP on Neil Ave,
CHAOS & CONTROL
Get smart!
Get to Doo Dah!
 Michael Coleman named Doo Dah Parade's Less-Than-Grand Marshal
A Politically Incorrect Spin on a Parade!
Less-Than-Grand Marshal DJ Michael B. Coleman will be spinning Chaos and Control at the 33rd Annual Doo Dah Parade.

The Doo Dah Parade is about Freedom of Speech, through humor. Put your own humorous spin on an issue and march in irreverence on the Fourth of July in the Short North Arts District.
Remember, ALL politician must wear a funny hat. No full nudity. No blatant advertising. You don’t even have to pre-register. And, there is no entry fee! What the what?! This seems too good to be true!
Come out and see for yourself. If you’re too politically correct to march, then just come and sit along the parade route to watch and get a good laugh.
There's also an Official Doo Dah Block Party on Buttles between High Street and Park Street. It's Free too with a great band line-up!
10a Ryan Smith
11a Devil Doves
12n The Jeffs
 1p National Anthem - (everyone thoughtout the entire parade route, Stand & sing please)
 1p The Doo Dah Parade
 3p Trouble Boys
 4p McCallister
 5p Dan Dougan & Little Bothers
 6p The High Definitions
Bring a chair or blanket. Rain or shine!
For parade route and more incorrect information: www.DooDahParade.com
Contact: Deb Roberts, PhDooDahology
Mz Doo Dah, ChairChick & Queen of Doo Dah
614-228-1868

Doo Dah Parade
2016
33rd Annual Doo Dah Parade
Celebrate Liberty & Lunacy!
Freedom of speech, through humor!
Columbus, OH
Monday, July 4th, 2016
Stand & Sing out the National Anthem at 1pm!
Parade @ 1:00 p.m.
Line-up somewhere around Noon
Block Party 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
March in the 33rd Annual Doo Dah Parade
(that'll be a record)
No Entry Fee! Just Show Up!!
Doo Dah 2016 dedicated in loving memory of our
Founder, Gregory M. Carr


Less-Than-Grand Marshal:
Former Mayor of Columbus, Michael B. Coleman!
(Also known as "Citizen Mike")

2016 Doo Dah DisOrganizer DisHonoree:
 Walt Thieman!
Walt's repsonsiblity with Doo Dah is to not only "handle" the Less-Than-Grand Marshal, he is required to take a nap while selling T-Shirt at ComFest.

Parade Party!!! - Free Admission!The Party starts At 10:00 A.M. and continueswell after the dust of The Doo Dah Parade has settled(probably until 7pm)Location: On Buttles Avenue(Between High Street and Park Street)Doo Dah Block Party will be Complete with Live Music,Entertainment, Beer, Food, and Prizes. Thank the bands...they're all playing for FREE!!FREE ADMISSION!! Doo Dah Rockin' Rockers 2016Doo Dah Rock Star Line-Up10a Ryan Smith
11a Devil Doves
12n The Jeffs
1p National Anthem -
1p The Doo Dah Parade
3p Trouble Boys
4p McCallister
5p Dan Dougan & Little Bothers
6p The High Definitions
How some people explain Doo Dah:
Craziest Parade in History
Doo Dah! Doo Dah
Humorous! Fun! Fantastic
Liberty & Lunacy
Freedom of Speech, through humor
Express yourself
It’s a very important day for the Marching Fidel’s
Satirical
Unique
Symbolic of how Columbus is
You can be who you want to be and have a great time doing it
It’s all meant in Jest and fun
Important for a mother to show her daughter all the uniqueness and diversity
Laughter is the best medicine

 Doo Dah $$ Congress
“The Grand Club”Short North Tavern
Joseph R. Landusky II, Esq.
The Garden * The Chamber * The Joint
Tom Coombs, Rolling Meadows, IL
Bernard's Tavern
CD102.5/Big Room Bar & Sir Randy Malloy
White Castle
Club 185
El Camino Inn
Little Palace
Philco Bar + Diner
The Rossi Bar + Kitchen
“Supreme Senators”
Short North Civic Association
Short North Foundation
Press Grill & Press Grill 5th Avenue
Zeno's on 3rd Ave
Greg Zanetos
Anthony Thomas Candies
Doug & Kim Borror
Mike's Bar
Pint House
Forno Kitchen + Bar
Mac’s Café
Fabian’s Chicago Style Pizza Place
Union Café
Axis Night Club
Dempsey's Food + Spirits
“Special Joint Chiefs”
Accountants on Parole
Skyward Grille
Second Sole
Maryellen O'Shaughnessy
 Franklin Co. Clerk of Courts
James B. Ford, D.D.S.
Denmark On High
Walt Thieman
Victorian Village Guest House
Seventh Son Brewing
sdg Security
Stonewall Columbus
Bill & Lisa Wood
Flying Ace Rental
Michael's Goody Boy
Cutler Real Estate's Meyer & Dial Team
basi italia
Todd & Mindy Law
The Appraisal Group, Inc.
BIG FUN! Columbus
Downtown Michael S. Brown
Michael Sexton, Mayor of the Short North
Councilman Michael StinzianoAir BnB 3rd Floor in Vic Village
Wilber Hills Country Club
Metro-Rentals.com
Think-Urban.com
E.C.T. Pedicab

“Loyal Lobbyists”
Attorney Andrew Klein
Kristin Boggs - 18th HD State Rep.
Ziggy's Drive-Thru on 3rd
About Face
Dr. Dennis Agin
Thurber Village Market BP
Farm Boy Bill (William B. Casey)
Level Dining Lounge
Healing Ways, Christine McDevitt, LMT
Kroger Community Rewards #84794
Sgt. Dale - "I Know Nothing" Schultz
Fitness Resources Personal Training
Boulevard Strategies
Cameron Mitchell Restaurants
Sharon Young w/KW Classic Properties
Poet & Editor Pudding Magazine
 Connie Willett Everett
Walter Jan Everett
Brew-Stirs Clintonville Tavern
The Lamp Shade
Bruce Dooley of KW Dooley Co & Team
Donna Bates
"IN MEMORY"
Our Fallen U.S. Troops
Gregory M. Carr - Doo Dah Founder
Tommy Thomson - Short North Gazette Founder
Leslyn Marie Coombs Yowell
Amos H. Lynch Sr
David Preston Rodebaugh
Kristin Kraft-Tuten
Cherri Mitchell
Denny Griffith
AfroDuck
Mike Bowersock
Nancy Haitz
Officer Steven Smith

"Kudos"
The Doo Dah DisOrganizers
Audio Slayer Productions
Five Star Events & Catering
Central OH Chapter of NECA
GPAD
IBEW Local 683
Chase Bank German Village
First Commonwealth Bank
ComFest
Short North Alliance
Mid-Ohio Golf Carts
Hannah Burgoon
Short North Gazette
The Media
Short North Travel
r design & printing
Experience Columbus
Greg Solak of
 Staples Facilities Solutions
City of Columbus Staffers
Columbus City Police
Columbus Distributing Co.
Putnam White Lewis Ins. Agency Inc.
Ares Sportswear
Donna Estep, Mixed Media Artist
DOO DAH PARTY!!
@ High & Buttles<7/4>10a-7p
Free Music! Free Entry! Cheap Beer!
 Doo Dah Rock Star Line-Up
10a Ryan Smith
11a Devil Doves
12n The Jeffs
1p National Anthem -
1p The Doo Dah Parade
3p Trouble Boys
4p McCallister
5p Dan Dougan & Little Bothers
6p The High Definitions
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Ode to Doo Dah 2015
So after many days of napping, putting stuff away, paying Doo Dah bills, and generally simply recovering, I’m back on my feet. Doo Dah!
What got me moving again, is really what got me most moved at Doo Dah. You. You, singing the National Anthem so loud and proud as if nothing but country pride coursed through your veins.
You. You made me and the city laugh so hard with your razor sharp satirical humor. Don’t you just love that next day feeling when your stomach muscles hurt from using them so much from laughing?
Some good news is, the Marching Fidel’s took only willing subjects to Cuba this year; sold them some goods and then kicked them back to the good old U.S. of A.
Jim Maneri was back from his cruise ship's three hour tour to lead and drop the baton for the band of bohemian musicians playing the best off-key and out of tune instruments while stumbling down the streets of Columbus.
Speaking of streets. You jammed packed the parade route so much that next year we’re going to have add some more blocks to the Doo Dah route!! The folks on Neil & Dennison should be happy about this news!
You, you, and you! The parade route was 100% parade again!! 3rd year in a row that the begging of the parade got to the end of the parade as the end of the parade was begging the parade! Follow that?
The amount of people “in” the parade may have set a record! One of these days we really ought to take a head count. But, by time the parade rolls around to High Street there actually are more people in the parade than there were when it started out. Plus, some people stop to play at friends’ houses and never get back into the parade or they bring more people out with them to march. So, try and count that chaos.
Try to count the V.I.P.’s secretly watching Doo Dah along the parade route.I “heard” that not only was Mayor Michael B. Coleman and former Governor Ted Strickland there, supposedly so was OSU's Gene Smith and Urban & Shelley Meyer. Or, is this just a new Urban legend?
Speaking of legends. Less-Than-Grand Marshal Gregg Dodd took his role of responsibility to the maximumgloodiolus legendary level. Good luck to next year’s Less-Than-Grand Marshal to try to top Mr. Dodd’s pride and excitement level. It is not required of future LTGM’s to perform splits.
I’m going spit here. Again, thank you and to everyone who made Doo Dah 2015 another one for the hysterical history books!
Love from the Land of Doo Dah,Mz Doo Dah, Deb Roberts. Your ChairChick & Queen of Doo Dah.
There's a lot of people to thank for 2015, but zany people of the following floats gets extra kudos!
Young Professionals Against Diabetes

Yay Bikes

WWII Girls

Wrecking Ball

We’re not going to bake it anymore

Walking Eyeballs

Vegans – Give Pea’s a Chance

Vagina Gals (guys)

V.W. Dog Bug

Tropical DisEnchantment

TigerTree got laid

Three legged guy

The Supremes,” featured five justices

The Silver Armed Bandits

The F*#k It List

Supreme Justice – Big Head
Speedo Guy on Bike

Solo Tuba Guy – Looking for a band

SOB’s – Society of Oppressed Bakers

Silly bikes – Tall & Short & Long

Scaratorium

Save the WereWolf (Endangered Species)

Roller Derby Girls

Rocky Horror Picture Show Troupe - Stop Looking at our Butts

Queen of Balls – Jaw’s Balls

Politician Michael Stinzanio wearing funny hat

Ooh, La, La’s

Nuns on High Street

National Anthem

Mono Wheel Uncle Sam

Miss Road Kill 2015

Marching Fidel’s “Welcome to Cuba!”

Man in electric-pink fishnet stockings.

Ludwig Van Beethoven coming to Newport

Liz’s Lemons restaurant headstones

Less-Than-Grand Marshal – Dodd Loves You!

Jugglers

Jeri’s Splendid Oral Care

Improv comics

Human Fish Aquarium

Human fire hydrant

Hula girls

Horror Heap

Giant puppets

Giant Gold Fish

Former Govern Ted Strickland (as himself)

Flour Power + Flour Child, Wilbur Hills Country Club

Equation Car

Doo Dah Uber Car Company - Stretch Golf Cart Limo

Doo Dah Band (Band with no name)

Devil on Motorcycle

Dancing Diva’s

Dance Walk Columbus

Columbus Ghost Busters

Columbus Comic Rule – Angry Toast

Citizens for larger parking spaces - 1973 Lincoln Mark IV

CD102.5 “For Sale” 25 Years of Beers

Car Art – Skeleton

Car Art – Cornlumbus

Car Art – Cork My Ride

Car Art – Baby Doll Heads

Captain Ohio

Buckeye Lake – Just Add Water

Buckeye Lake – Got Mud?

Buckeye Lake – Dam (Damn) problem!

Bert and Ernie in bondage

Bernie Sanders for President Club

Belly Dancers - Stop the Tyranny of Auto Renewals

Batman

Bald eagle wearing a miniskirt

Artist Wrestling League

Army guy in Scooter


"I am Doo Dah!"
Doo Dah 2015
32nd Annual Doo Dah Parade!Celebrate Liberty & Lunacy and the freedom of speech, through humor with off the wall range of mischiefs, grounded super heroes, political debacles, homegrown satirists, and the other bohemian frolickers winding thru the Short North. Political Satire at Its Worst! Sharpen your pencil...Sharpen your wit...Get Ready for your interview... and march in the 32nd Annual Doo Dah Parade With Less-Than-Grand Marshal Gregg Dodd! (The most interviewed man on earth!). Stand and belt out the National Anthem at 1:00 p.m. then the Parade stumbles and starts thereafter. Line-up begins somewhere around Noon at Goodale & Park. There's a FREE Music Block Party at High & Buttles from 10 a to 10 p. Watch or March in the Craziest Parade in History! No entry fee, Just show up!
Columbus, OH
Saturday, July 4th
Parade @ 1:00 p.m.
Line-up somewhere around Noon
Block Party 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
March in the 32nd Annual Doo Dah Parade
With Less-Than-Grand Marshal Gregg Dodd! (The most interviewed man on earth!)
DisOrganizer DisHonoree John Allen& The Short North Tavern Staffers!
No Entry Fee! Just Show Up!!


Saturday, July 4th, 2015


Worst Parade East of the Mississippi!
No entry fee, Just show up!

32nd AnnualDoo DahParade & PartySaturday, July 4th, 2015Celebrate Liberty & Lunacy at the32nd Annual Doo Dah Parade!Exercise your First Amendment right, through humor.The Craziest Parade in History! Parade Line-up begins as early as 11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m. - Everyone throughout Doo Dah Land, even Politicians & Cops, sing out the National Anthem!Parade Steps Off @ 1:00 p.m.Beer, Bands, Fun Stuff & More ~ All Day!!Support the Bars, Restaurants and merchants on July 4th and everyday(especially our Doo Dah Contributors!)Parade your stuff around Short North, Victorian & Italian Villages & Harrison West
Watch...The Doo Dah Parade.1:00 p.m.ish – 3:00 p.m.ish1:00 p.m. - Everyone throughout Doo Dah Land, even Politicians & Cops, sing out the National Anthem! It’s Free!Bring a chair or blanketUmbrellaSunscreenLeave the water guns & balloons & pets at home please
March...in the Doo Dah Parade.Line-up @ noon on Park Street(between Buttles/Goodale)heading north bound.Enter in from Goodale Blvd.There is No Entry Fee! You Just Show Up!No Pre-Registration Required.(ya, we know that's unusual)
2015 Parade Route...Most likely Buttles to Neil to Second to High to Russell to Park
InVolunteer…for an InSecurity position of UnImportance at the Doo Dah Parade. We offer no pay other than a T-Shirt,whistle, water, badgeand our undying Doo Dah Love. Be Brave, Volunteeror Call The Doo Dah Hotline: 614-228-0621
Parade Party!!! - Free Admission!The Party starts At 10:00 A.M. and continueswell after the dust of The Doo Dah Parade has settled(probably until 10:15 p.m. - since Doo Dah's on Saturday)Location: On Buttles Avenue(Between High Street and Park Street)Doo Dah Block Party will be Complete with Live Music,Entertainment, Beer, Food, and Prizes. Thank the bands...they're all playing for FREE!!
Doo Dah Rockin' Rockers 2015 Line-Up 10 a.m. Ryan Smith11 a.m. The JeffsNoon Doo Dah Dixies1:00 p.m. National Anthem & Doo Dah Parade!3:00 p.m. Trouble Boys4:15 p.m. Devil Doves5:30 p.m. McCallister 6:45 p.m. Dan Dougan & Little Bothers7:45 p.m. Discount Tents8:45 p.m. The High Definitions
2015 Less-Than-Grand Marshal:
Gregg Dodd!!
The most Interviewed Man on Earth!


2015 Doo Dah DisOrganizer DisHonoree:
John Allen & The Short North Tavern Staffers!
Short North Gazette2009/CoverJul14Web.jpgJuly August Cover
 Short North Gazette Doo Dah Parade Photos are in!Page 8 and Page 9 by Michael GruberPage 16 and Page 17 by Larry Hamill Somebody Bet on the Bay30th Anniversary of the Somehow Annual Doo Dah Paradeby Allex Spires Please be sure to pick up an issue of the Short North Gazette!
A Bright Shiny Columbus
On July 4th 2014, Columbus was shining so bright that you needed sunglasses. I’m not taking only about the big shinny thing up in the sky that delivered us the perfect weather for the Doo Dah Parade, I’m not just talking about the giant shiny smile on Less-Than-Grand Marshal Jym Ganahl’s face as he waved to the crowd from a beautiful 1920 Coupe, nor the light that beamed from the rock stars performing on the block party stage. I am not only talking about the bright smiles and rays of joy that came from the super-sized laughing and smiling crowd watching the Doo Dah Parade. I am most defiantly talking about the brilliance that shined from the bright messages in the art work, the brilliant humor and cleverness of the satire from entrants of the 31st Annual Doo Dah Parade. The brilliance this year was masterful to say the least. No one, nor can I, pick the “best entry” because everyone who marched in the parade “got it” Your satire and art was brilliant. You got the mockery and the humor down pat. Even the few commercialized entries got it that they had to make fun of themselves. If I sound like a preacher proud of the flock, I’ll take that satire with a bright smile on my face.

Thank you everyone who had a part in making Columbus shine so bright that the teams from other galaxies showed up because they saw your brilliant beam of light. Finally, to have a school of fish against Doo Dah was brilliant too!

Love from the Land of Doo Dah,
Mz Doo Dah, ChairChick & Queen of Doo Dah
Deb Roberts, PhDooDahology
www.DooDahParade.com
 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:
June 13, 2014 Mz Doo Dah (Deb Roberts)
 (614) 228-0621



Jym Ganahl, NBC4 Meteorologist, to serve as
Less-Than-Grand Marshal for 31st Annual Doo Dah Parade


Legendary Columbus Meteorologist Jym Ganahl will join thousands of irreverent self-styled satirists, partygoers, exhibitionists and overall lost souls in the 31st Annual Doo Dah Parade.
As the 2014 Less-Than-Grand Marshall, Mr. Ganahl will be driven through the parade route in someone else’s dirty car in the midst of a poorly organized “parade” while being exposed to weather no one cannot predict with any accuracy.
Parade organizers invite people who think they're funny, and those who honestly admit they are not, to join the fun and march in the 2014 Doo Dah Parade. Or for those lacking any creativity, to just sit there and watch everyone else have a good time.

WHO: Lovers of Liberty and Lunacy
WHAT: 31st Annual Doo Dah Parade
WHEN: Friday, July 4, 2014
 Line up at noon
 National Anthem at 1:00 p.m. sharp
 Parade Steps off at 1:01 p.m.
 (Rain Date is July 3)
WHERE: Short North, Goodale Park, Columbus
 Line up on Park Street between Buttles and Goodale
ROUTE: Buttles Avenue, Neil Avenue, 2nd Avenue, High Street to Russell
Other highlights include an all day party featuring live music and adult beverages on Buttles between High and Park.
For more information, go to www.DooDahParade.com







31st ANNUAL DOO DAH PARADE
Be Part Of The Excitement And March For Liberty And Lunacy.
Celebrate independence with irrelevance! It's time to Doo Dah in the Short North at the 31st Annual Doo Dah Parade!
On July 4th, 2014 the infamous Doo Dah Parade will take over the streets around the Short North and Victorian Village.
Bring your best satire-face, strange attitude, and outrageous outlook on life, and march with others jut like you!
Don't miss your chance to be part of Columbus' great freedom tradition.
Step up, step in and get to the world famous Doo Dah Parade.
This Fourth of July, get famous yourself and join in the fun!
Voted the City's best parade is the one and only Doo Dah Parade in the fabulous Short North with a free music party at High & Buttles from 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Be part of the excitement and march for liberty and lunacy.
Get in the line-up at Noon on Park Street at Goodale Park and march at 1 o'clock.
Fore more bad information go to www.DooDahParade.com

The 31st Annual Doo Dah Parade!
Friday, July 4th, 2014 @ 1:00 p.m. (Rain Date July 3rd)
1:00 p.m. - Everyone throughout Doo Dah Land, even Politicians & Cops, sing out the National Anthem!
The Doo Dah Vortex!
Got sick of the Polar Vortex? Want to take out some humor on it? Then march in the 31st Annual Doo Dah Parade. Satire the weather, satire yourself, satire a politicial issue or politician! What ever you do, do it on July 4th at the Doo Dah Parade!
PARADE ROUTE: From Park Street onto Buttles, West on Buttles to North on Neil to East on Second to South on High to end at Russell & High.
Block Party (Buttles Between High & Park Streets) 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Short North Arts District, Columbus, Ohio

Yabba Dabba Doo Dah!
It's time for the 29th Annual Doo Dah Parade!
Celebrate Liberty & Lunacy!
Wednesday, July 4th, 2012 @ 1:00 p.m. (Rain Date July 3rd B.C.)
Short North Arts District, Columbus, Ohio

Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
Celebrate Liberty & Lunacy!
 Off the wall range of mischiefs, grounded super heroes, political debacles, homegrown satirists, and the other bohemian frolickers winding thru the Short North.
Watch or March in the Craziest Parade in History! No entry fee, Just show up!

29th AnnualDoo DahParade & PartyWednesday, July 4th, 2012Celebrate Liberty & Lunacy at the29th Annual Doo Dah Parade!Exercise your First Amendment right, through humor.The Craziest Parade in History! Parade Line-up begins as early as 11:00 a.m.Parade Steps Off @ 1:00 p.m.Beer, Bands, Fun Stuff & More ~ All Day!!Support the Bars, Restaurants and merchants on July 4th and everyday(especially our Doo Dah Contributors!)Parade your stuff around Short North, Victorian & Italian Villages & Harrison West
Parade Party!!! - Free Admision!The Party starts At 10:00 A.M. and continueswell after the dust of The Doo Dah Parade has settled.Location: On Buttles Avenue(Between High Street and Park Street)Doo Dah Block Party will be Complete with Live Music,Games, Entertainment,Beer, Food, and Prizes. Thank the bands...they're all playing for FREE!!
Doo Dah Rockin' Rockers Line-up:10:00 a.m. Paper Lantern11:00 a.m. JESSIJEM 12:00 p.m. Apple Bottom Gang1:00 The 29th Annual DOO DAH PARADE3:00 p.m. The SkilletLickers4:00 p.m. Whoa Nellie!5:00 p.m. McCallisterLess-Than-Honorable Judges Awards (somewhere dring McCallister's set)
2012 Less-Than-Grand Marshal:
Dino Tripodis of WSNY-Sunny 95!

2012 Doo Dah DisOrganizer DisHonoree:
Sharon Morton

DOO DAH PARADE
2011
Why March for Freedom of Speech, through humor?
'Cause We Can!
Be a "Cause" at
The 28th Annual
Doo Dah Parade
Monday, July 4, 2011
(Rain Date July 4, 1999)
It's an UnReal Parade

Celebrate Liberty & Lunacy, 'Cause you can! at The 28th Annual Doo Dah Parade on Monday, July 4th 2011 at 1:00 p.m. No Entry Fee! Just Show Up! All politicians must wear a funny hat, no commercialized entries, no full nudity and no water balloons. Other than that, let the humor rip!Less-Than-Grand Marshal: Lesley James of CD101 (102.5FM). WWJD? What will Lesley James Do? Will she show up? Or, will she be a no-show? Tradition has it that the Less-Than-Grand Marshal usually does not to show up. That was until Bob Nunnally discovered in 2000 that it was actually fun!Political figure head's may roll, mother's milk may spray, and stupid things may happen, and we hope that you are there to be a part of it all!Parade Route: (Line-up on heading North on Park Street) Head West on Buttles Avenue to North on Neil Avenue to East on Second Avenue to South on High Street to Russell Avenue where it all falls apart. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, water, sunscreen, and seriously - let the dog stay at home. If the parade was good for you, come on over to the Doo Dah Parade's "Afterglow" block party on Buttles Avenue between High Street & Park Street for Food, Beer, Fun and FREE live music from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. MUSIC MARTYRS FOR DOO DAH - 2011 Band Line-Up: 10:00 a.m. – 1045 a.m. - Corey Landen Brunes11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. - Miss Molly & Friends12:00 Noon – 12:45 p.m. - The Apple-Bottom Gang12:45 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Break/National Anthem/Marchers Rev up!1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – The Main Attraction - The 28th Annual Doo Dah Parade! Celebrate Liberty & Lunacy!3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. - The Skilletlickers3:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Break/Announcements4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.- Marbles For Eyes4:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Break/Announcements5:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. - McCallister - (a band with no web-links. But, they are playing at the Newport Music Hall next month!)5:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Winners & Losers - Prizes Awarded!6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Whoa Nellie!Doo Dah thanks ALL of bands for performing for YOU for FREE! Also thank you to Kurt Monnier of Listening Lamp for assisting with getting bands, and Doug Gouty for being Stage Manager for the day!Produced by the Friends of Doo Dah, a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) organization recognized by the I.R.S. as a Charitable Organization.Contact: Mz Doo Dah @ 614-228-1868

Do you have a "Cause" worth marching for? If so, then The 28th Annual Doo Dah Parade is the perfect place for you to be a Martyr - in a funny way. It's satirical humor at its worst best.
All politicians must wear a funny hat. No full nudity. And, no water guns or balloons please.
Can you believe it? Still after all of these years, there is still no entry fee or registration required! Why? Because the Money Martyrs are paying for your enjoyment. (Please take a minute and browse their web links in the right hand column). You can be a Money Martyr too by clicking on the "Donate" button.
More silly details to come!

A little Negativity: The Three Sins of Doo Dah:
1. All Politicians must wear a funny hat! Why? 'Cause we don't care aboutPoliticians. We'd rather make fun of them. That's Doo Dah for ya. You'rein America Baby! You know, where Freedom rings. Freedom of Speech, thoughhumor is what Doo Dah is all about. No funny hat...No marchie-marchie.
2. No Commercialized entrees in the parade. Why? 'Cause we don't carethat Company XYZ was in the Doo Dah Parade. We care about what you have tosay. So, don't come and be all commercialized and ready to march....'Causeyou won't, unless you have a message that's humorous. And, no stupidbusiness banners either.
3. No water balloons and super soakers and the likes. Why? 'Cause, askthe guy who's jaw was broken by one, just ask the guy who's windshield wassmashed by one, just ask the artist who's words become nothing but inkblots. How about putting drinking water stations out for the marchersinstead? That would be novel.
Does this all sound serious? Yes. And that's just about all we're seriousabout. With the except that we are serious about YOU having FUN on July4th, 2011! Why is this humor thing so important? Well, heck. Don't wehave enough seriousness throughout the year? Can't we take one guilt freeday and celebrate with some fun and laughter? Laughter is not illegal inthe U.S.A!
Celebrate Liberty & Lunacy at the 28th Annual Doo Dah Parade on Monday July4th, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. Line-up @ Noon. AfterGlow Party & Live Music atHigh & Buttles from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. It's all FREE! (except for theBeer & Food)
Doo Dah! Doo Dah! Sing this song. It might just put a smile on your faceand a pep in your step.
Remember: No Entry Fee! Just Show Up!
Contact:
With Love From the Land of Doo Dah,Mz Doo Dah, ChairChick & Queen of Doo DahDeb Roberts, PhDooDahologywww.DooDahParade.com614-228-1868
Friends of Doo Dah is a Non-Profit Organization.

It’s UnOfficially Official…The Cool, The Hip, The Hot, Lesley James of CD 101 (102.5 FM) has agreed to be the 28th Annual Doo Dah Parade Less-Than-Grand Marshal!! Time to break out the beanie hats and give ‘em a twirl.
2010 Less-Than-Grand Marshal:
Ann Fisher of WOSU AM/FM/TV (in 3D)escorted (hopefully) by Police Horses Buddy & Harry (could be two plastic rocking horses)
2010 Doo Dah DisOrganizer DisHonoree:
Robert G. MarksBean Counter & Bail Bondsman

Doo Dah Parade + Party Band Line-up
July 4th, 2010
11:00 - 12:00 p.m. Dottie and Clyde (Appalachian racket....Folk / Bluegrass / Country)
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Marbles for Eyes (Psychedelic IndieRock)
 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. DOO DAH PARADE (Highlight of the Day)
 1:45 - 2:45 p.m. Lemming (IndieRock) (While waiting for parade to come back around)
 and then when parade comes around the music stops...
 Then music picks back up after the Parade with.....
 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Flytown Soul Band (Funkadellic)
 4:00 p.m.ish Less-Than-Honorable Judges Awards - Parade Winners Announced
 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. McAllister (Rock/Pop) (web-site being built)
 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. It appears that a double booking has happened with the band to preform at 5:00 p.m. The Mendelsonics is discussing taking this slot. stay tuned!!
Bring your ComFest mug for the beer mugging price.don't worry, we'll have cups for those who don't.

I want to say thank you. Thank you to everyone who was outrageous enough to march in the 27th Annual Doo Dah Parade. Entries were ravenously funny. Thank you to those who watched it, mocked it, loved it, and even hated it (particularly the person in the Dispatch’s commentsof “Doo Dah Holds Nothing Sacred” article who said “…the out of touch burn outs that organize the thing haven't had their pulse on the community in years”). Thank you for all the fun comments and photos. I can't wait to sit down and look over all the pics and reply to all the comments.
The question as to "who won?". The answer is everyone won. The best bribes winner was the Wilber Hills Country Club.. The worst entry was the Hummer with the hummer crap ads.
General consensus is that this was best Doo Dah Parade in History, and most definitely the longest with most entries. You guys rock! I stood on the back seat of a golf-cart and looked down Park Street from Buttles to Goodale (even wrapped around the corner) and from curb to curb and saw it was packed with entrants. I almost fell off the cart!
We've gotten all the trash picked up and inventory put away (with the exceptions of the golf-carts and the junk on my front porch). I now might try to get some sleep. Before I do, I want to also thank all of the DisOrganizers, the Contributors, the Vendors, the Logo/Poster/T-Shirt/Banner Designers and Creators, the City of Columbus & CPD, the Media, the Photographers, The Neighbors & Neighborhoods, the Bands, Stage & Sound folks, those who Marched and those Watched, and everyone who lent a hand to Doo Dah 2010 as a Volunteer (especially the Clean-up Crew), and most importantly those who have fought for our Freedom and our Freedom of Speech. I'm a bit blown away by it all. I think I'll go have a mini-emotional breakdown. Ah, that’s no fun. But, I do need some sleep.
I truly believe the Columbus History Books will show that on July 4th, 2010, that there was an contagious outbreak of Doo Dah Fever.




Photo links coming up soon.




I love ya man!
Love from the Land of Doo Dah,Mz Doo Dah, ChairChick and Queen of Doo DahDeb Roberts, PhD in Doo Dahology
HEALTH WARNING ISSUED TO RESIDENTS OF CENTRAL OHIO!!!

A severe case of Doo Dah Fever is expected to break out on Sunday July 4th, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. The source of the fever is in the Short North Arts District. Warning! Doo Dah Fever is known to be extremely contagious and highly infectious!! Symptoms range from delirious smiles and laughter to stomach pains from mockery and satire. Doo Dah Fever has even caused respected and disrespected Politicians to loose their mind and wear funny hats and march in the Doo Dah Parade!

There is no known Rx for cure. It is best to quarantine yourself at the 27th Annual Doo Dah Parade with others who have also caught the Doo Dah Fever! Dr. Doo Dah’s advice is to carry a funny sign and march IN the Doo Dah Parade.

Line-up is at noon. There is no entry fee (i.e., free office visit). Everyone is invited to march, with no pre-registration requirements.

What? Are we sick? Yes!! We have Doo Dah Fever Baby!! Catch it!!

CONTACT:

Deb, Mz Doo Dah (PhD in Doo Dahology)
ChairChick & Queen of Doo Dah
Hotline: 614-228-0621

The 27th Annual Doo Dah Parade + Party is Sunday, July 4th, 2010.
Help fund the 27th Annual Doo Dah Parade. Mail a check to "Friends of Doo Dah", 235 Buttles Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215-1303 or PayPal us through “Donate” button.
You can also register your Kroger Rewards Card with Community Rewards/Doo Dah Parade. Kroger will make a donation to the Doo Dah Parade!
2009 Less-Than-Honorable Judges Brian Boyd - (Yankee Trader)Cindy & Vince Maio (Long Island, NY)Dan Davis (Thurber BP Market)Dean Berlon (UrbanOrder)Dick & Cathy Poling (Perry County Delegation)Dr. James Ford, DDS (Dentist)Gavin Armstrong & family (Neighborhood Activist)Gina Cronley –(orbit design)Greg Zanetos (Cocoa Manor – Anthony Thomas Candies)Gregory Krobot (Martha Walker Garden Club)Jeff Bergandine (First Community Bank)Jeff Smith (Short North Civic Society - President)Lin Snavely (Seattle Washington “the Seattle Sleuth”)Lynette Howard (Yankee Trader)Marcia & Martha & Linda (Yoga on High) Maryellen O'Shaughnessy (Clerk of Courts)Matt & Mel (Neighbors And Nixon’s parents)Melissa Starker (Columbus Alive)Pat Lewis – (Neighborhood Volunteer Goddess)Rosa Stolz (Doo Dah Art Critic - Pink Elephant marks the spot). Sebastian Ibel (Ibel Agency).Shawn Smith (The Garden The Chamber & The Joint)Texas Ranger (Texas)The Harding’s of the famed “Circus House”Tim Carter (Mitchell’s Steakhouse of Columbus)Tom Smith (The Garden The Chamber & The Joint)2009 LESS-THAN-HONORABLE JUDGE’SUNOFFICIALLY OFFICIAL DOO DAH PARADE
AWARD CATEGORIES1. WORST IN SHOW – NO PRIZE2. BEST DOO DAH SPIRIT3. BIGGEST SHOW-OFF4. BEST SIGNAGE5. WHAT THE DOO DAH WAS THAT!6. BEST LESS-THAN-HONORABLE JUDGES BRIBE.

26th ANNUAL DOO DAH PARADE + PARTY!Greatest Show-Offs On Earth Celebrate Liberty & Lunacy at the 26th Annual Doo Dah Parade + Party on July 4th, 2009 1:00 p.m.Parade Line-up @ noon. No Entry Fee!! Just Show Up!!!
Route: (Starting at Park Street) Buttles Avenue to Neil Avenue to Second Avenue to High Street to Russell Avenue to Park Street. Cars will go left (some parking spots will be reserved for cars from parade that are going to the block party. You'll get info at Line-up on that), and all others go right - towards the block party.
BLOCK PARTY!Saturday, JULY 4th, 2009 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. FREE LIVE MUSIC, DANCING, FUNNY STUFF, MEN FROM MARS AND OTHER THINGS! NO ADMISSION CHARGE!!
ENTERTAINMENT LINE-UP:11:00 a.m. - Hampster Pants12:00 p.m. - High Point Drive (http://www.highpointdrive.com)1:00 p.m. - DOO DAH PARADE - no band While waiting for parade to come back around, High Point Drive will perform for about 30 minutes2:00 p.m. - DOO DAH PARADE - no band Between Sets: Comedian Zack (http://www.facebook.com/zachariahisfunny)3:00 p.m. - National Artist, Michael Sutherland as Elvis, Frank, Dean & more! (http://www.MichaelSutherland.biz)4:00 p.m. - The Best Damn Band in The Doo Dah Land!: TBDBIDDL - The Doo Dah Band! and Disco Mayhem & Karaoke!5:00 p.m. - Short Stop Youth Center Musical Hour http://www.dfyf.org/short.php6:00 p.m. - Less Than Honorable Judges Awards Drag Queen & King of Doo Dah Contest Steve the Singing Irish Cabbie on Tuba 7:00 p.m. - Karaoke! Karaoke! Your chance to get on stage and sing your heart out.8:00 p.m. - Lemming Band(http://www.MySpace.com/LemmingBand)9:00 p.m. - Headliner: J.A.B. (http://www.myspace.com/jasonallwoodband)

PRESS RELEASE:
DATE: June 5, 2009
The 26th Annual Doo Dah Parade salutes two groups of unsung heroes with the City of Columbus by naming them Less-Than-Grand Marshall!
2009 Less-Than-Grand Marshal: City's Snow Warriors & Refuse Wranglers! These two groups are some of the Greatest Show-Offs on Earth!
Congratulations and enjoy your DisHonor.
We hope to see all of you on July 4th, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. for the Doo Dah Parade. Stay around and dance on the city's streets until 10:00 p.m. at the Block Party on Buttles Avenue between High Street and Park Avenue!PRESS RELEASE: May 26, 2009
Staycation at Doo Dah Parade + Party!
Short North - July 4th, 2009!
This Fourth of July, avoid airport security, long flight delays, congested highways, packing and unpacking hassles and overbooked hotels. Make Staycation at Doo Dah Parade + Party your dream Staycation of a lifetime! You'll never want to leave home on July 4th again!
If your list of "things to do" on Staycation includes people watching, taking in or creating art, volunteerism, having cocktails, taking long walks, soaking up sun, laughing, reading, and doing nothing, Staycation at Doo Dah Parade + Party has everything on your list and more!
For the budget conscience, Staycation at Doo Dah Parade + Party will fit right into your budget too! With no entry fee to march in the parade and no admission cost to watch; how can you loose?! You'll actually save money! And, you can spend your savings on souvenirs with any of the Doo Dah Contributors.
Staycation at Doo Dah Parade + Party July 4th, 2009. Parade Route: Buttles Avenue to Neil Avenue to Second Avenue to High Street to Russell Avenue back to Buttles Avenue (between High Street and Park Street). Doo Dah Parade starts at 1:00 p.m. Music starts at 11:00 a.m. and goes until 10:00 p.m.
See your local travel agent or http://www.doodahparade.com/ for more details and booking information.
Contact: Mz Doo Dah, ChairChick & Queen
Phone: 614-228-0621

Less-Than-Grand Marshal:
City's Snow Warriors & Refuse Wranglers
2009 Doo Dah DisOrganizer DisHonoree:
Jim "The Doo Dah Elf & Property Pimp" Skeens

What the Buck?!It was Doo Dah 2008With Less-Than-Grand Marshal: Mayor Dana "Buck" Rinehart!Doo Dah Parade 2008
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2008 Doo Dah Kudos ...The Friends of Doo Dah want to take a quick minute of your time to thank The Financiers, Volunteers, Marchers, Watchers, Photographers, and Media Mayhem for making the 25th Annual Doo Dah Parade and After Doo Dah Block Party a big o' whopping success. Thank You!Love from the Land of Doo Dah,the Dazzling Doo Dah DisOrganizers & Mz Doo Dah, ChairChick & Queen2008 Poster
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What The Buck!! It's Doo Dah!!
2019 Royal Doo Dah Court!
"Knights of Doo Dah"
Short North Tavern
Dempsey's Food + Spirits
White Castle
Doug & Kim Borror Borror Properties
Buckeye Construction Systems & Drain Logistics
Local Cantina - all 9 locations! Grandview Gahanna Clintonville The Brewery District Hilliard Grove City Westerville Dublin Short NorthLocal Bar - Short North
Tom Coombs of Rolling Meadows, IL
CD102 / Big Room Bar / Sir Randy Malloy
The Joint + The Garden + The Chamber
Press Grill + Press Pub 5th Ave
Corso & Gallicchio Ventures LLC: Standard Hall Forno Kitchen + Bar Short North Pint House Short North Food Hall Short North Goody Boy Urban Meyer’s Pint House
"Modern-Day Swashbucklers"
Joseph R. Landusky II, Esq.
Zeno’s Bar on 3rd Ave
The Quarry Co. Bar & Grill
Mike's Bar & Grill
Short North Alliance
Greg Zanetos - Anthony Thomas Candies
Short North Civic Association
Union Cafe' + Axis Night Club
Bernard's Tavern

“Royal Rebel-Rousers”
Walt Thieman
Denmark on High
James B. Ford, DDS
Flying Ace Rentals
Thurber Village Market (BP on Neil)
Mikey's Late Night Slice
Bill & Lisa Wood
Bill Wood Images.com
Cutler Real Estate Team Meyer & Dial
Seventh Son Brewing
BIG FUN! Columbus
Bill & Tamie Parnell
The Appraisal Group - Ben Corcoran
Donna Bates
Metro-Rentals.com & Think Urban.com
First Commonwealth Bank - Short North
City Tavern
Park Street Tavern
County Auditor Michael StinzianoMichael Sexton, Mr. Chairman
Downtown Michael S. Brown
Maryellen O'Shaughnessy Clerk of Courts
Accountants on Parole
Hampton Inn & Suites - Downtown
Gorman's Body Shop
Taste of Orient
Stonewall-Columbus + Pride Center
Fat Baxter's (Formally DJ's Corner Pub)
DML Floors
Greg & Marian Stover
Todd & Mindy Law
basi italia
Brew-Stirs Clintonville Tavern
Hey Hey Bar & Grill
Wilber Hills Country Club
Bourbon & Barley Saloon
Butler, Cincione, & DiCuccio Attorneys At Law

“Not a Fool’s Fool”
 Suzanne Rizer
Douglas Ritchey
urban order architecture
Rocket Fizz Soda Pop & Candy Shop
Farmboy Bill
The Lamp Shade
Sharon Young w/KW Classic Properties
C. McDevitt, LMT Healing Ways Massage Therapy
Columbus Percussion
Bruce Dooley of KW Dooley Co & Team
Ziggy's Drive-Thru on 3rd
Mac's Cafe * Fabian's Chicago Style Pizza Place
Koulian Jewelers
Landscapes by Terra
In Honor of Steve "DUDE" Mount 2009/Dude.jpg