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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 Dah
Deb 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!
July 4th 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!
27th Annual
Doo Dah Parade & Party Sunday
July 4th, 2010 Celebrate Liberty & Lunacy at the 27th 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!! (Short North, Victorian & Italian Villages)
Watch... The Doo Dah Parade. 1:00 p.m.ish – 3:00 p.m.ish It’s Free! Bring a chair or blanket Umbrella Sunscreen Leave
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)
2010 Parade
Route... 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, badge
and our undying Doo Dah
Love. or Call The Doo
Dah Hotline: 614-228-0621
Parade Party!!! The
Party starts At 11:00 A.M. and continues well 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.
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. Marks
Bean Counter & Bail Bondsman
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