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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: 12:45 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! 3:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Break/Announcements 4:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Break/Announcements 5:00 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! 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 about
Politicians. We'd rather make
fun of them. That's Doo Dah for ya. You're
in America Baby! You know, where Freedom rings. Freedom
of Speech, though
humor 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 care
that Company XYZ was in the Doo Dah Parade.
We care about what you have to
say. So, don't come and be all commercialized and ready to march....'Cause
you won't, unless you have a message that's humorous. And, no stupid
business banners either.
3.
No water balloons and super soakers and the likes. Why? 'Cause, ask
the guy who's jaw was broken by one,
just ask the guy who's windshield was
smashed by one, just ask the artist who's words become nothing but ink
blots.
How about putting drinking water stations out for the marchers
instead? That would be novel.
Does this
all sound serious? Yes. And that's just about all we're serious
about. With the except that we are
serious about YOU having FUN on July
4th, 2011! Why is this humor thing so important? Well, heck.
Don't we
have enough seriousness throughout the year? Can't we take one guilt free
day and celebrate with
some fun and laughter? Laughter is not illegal in
the U.S.A!
Celebrate Liberty & Lunacy at the
28th Annual Doo Dah Parade on Monday July
4th, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. Line-up @ Noon. AfterGlow Party & Live
Music at
High & Buttles from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. It's all FREE! (except for the
Beer & Food)
Doo Dah! Doo Dah! Sing this song. It might just put a smile on your face
and 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 Dah
Deb Roberts, PhDooDahology
www.DooDahParade.com
614-228-1868
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. Marks
Bean Counter & Bail Bondsman
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!
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’S
UNOFFICIALLY OFFICIAL DOO DAH PARADE
AWARD CATEGORIES 1.
WORST IN SHOW – NO PRIZE 2. BEST DOO DAH SPIRIT 3. BIGGEST SHOW-OFF 4. BEST SIGNAGE 5. 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 Pants 12:00 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 minutes 2:00 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)
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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 2008 With Less-Than-Grand Marshal: Mayor Dana "Buck" Rinehart!
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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 & Queen
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