Get ready for a wild ride through the streets of Old Pasadena! The 45th annual Pasadena Doo Dah Parade is set to take place Sunday at 11 a.m., and it’s going to be the biggest one yet.
With over 100 entries, this year’s Doo Dah promises to be a spectacle of the absurd. From zany art cars and mutant vehicles to marching bands and performance artists, there’s something for everyone. Expect to see everything from The Underwater Undead and Space Tourists to The Million Mrs. Roper March and The Fabulous Sons of Ed Wood.
This year also welcomes a slew of newcomers, including The Beatles Reunited, Bob Ross Painting Lesson, and Rocka Chewbacca, an out-of-this-world Wookiee rock band.
Since 1978, the Doo Dah Parade has been a beloved tradition in Pasadena, offering a quirky alternative to the more traditional Rose Parade. This year’s event is sure to be no exception, so grab your weirdest hat and join the fun
Known as the twisted sister of the conventional Rose Parade, the Occasional Pasadena Doo Dah Parade began as a grassroots event in 1978 to gain national attention for its eccentric and, often, irreverent satire. The parade, which has spawned numerous oO-beat replicants across the country, was highlighted in 2015 in the Wall Street Journal.
The event is co-produced by Light Bringer Project and the Doo Dah Preservation Society. Yes, another Doo Dah is here to help you forget your humdrum existence!
The parade starts at Raymond Avenue and Holly Street, heads south and turns right onto Colorado Boulevard, ending at Pasadena Avenue.
