ipernity: Doo Dah Parade by Gee Dub

The Doo Dah Parade is a popular farcical and flamboyant parade held in Pasadena, California about once a year, usually in the fall or winter. Conceived in 1976 by several friends as a response to the traditional formality of the Rose Parade, which is also held in Pasadena. So they decided it would be fun to have an alternate parade that year. Some of the early participants were Snotty Scotty and the Hankies, The Lawn mower drill team, The Briefcase drill team and General Hershey Bar, among many others. The Bastard Sons of Lee Marvin, The Men of Leisure Synchronized Nap Team, and the band "Snotty Scotty and the Hankies, still the Official band. Many groups participate in the Doo Dah Parade as a fundraising effort for various charities.

The crowd is just as crazy as the particpants. This year the parade was held on January 18th. Right in the middle of winter where many people are trying to keep warm, we are in the middle of a heat wave with 8 straight days in the 80's. Now you know why so many people come here to visit and end up staying.