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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 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.Free live music! Before and after the 1:00 p.m. Doo Dah Parade!
Celebrate Liberty & Lunacy July 4th at Doo Dah Parade!
2025 Less-Than-Grand Marshal: Marshal Marshall, Collen Marshal- News Anchor of NBC4/WCMH-TV!
THANK YOU TO OUR CONTRIBUTORS!!
"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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There's no entry fee! There's no registration required! But, if you have a question or comment or need an entry idea, contact us. We'll try to get back with you.

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The Dispatch Photo Review of Doo Dah 2024!
Friends of Goodale Park are in a pickle!!
Video by Melanie Trout Luckenbach HERE:
Columbus Underground 2024 Pictures HERE:
What's it all about, Alfie?
Doo Dah Parade is a production by The Friends of Doo Dah. An all-volunteer based organization.
Friends of Doo Dah is a 501(c)3 Not For Profit Organization #31-1755051 #DooDah614
Donate through The Columbus Foundation on the Acorn

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