43rd Annual
Doo Dah Parade!
Next up: Sunday, July 4th, 2027
Columbus, OH 43215 44th Annual Doo Dah Parade!
Fun. Satire. Irreverence.
- Line-up begins at Noon.
- National Anthem 1:00 p.m.
- Parade step-off is 1:01 p.m.
- Parade Party 11:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Hello Doo Dah Friends & Lovers,
As usual, the post parade duties must be attended to before writing thoughts and thanks about the 43rd Annual Doo Dah Parade. Now that the dust of that has settled faster than the dust of the DC fireworks, here we are thanking the marchers & spectators.
With the temperature near scorching 100 degrees, it was incredible to see so many spectators and marchers! Here’s a list of marchers that were captured on film:
• Eggs cost so much because all the chickens are in DC.• The car art is always a delight to the eye• Empire State Building – meme of a meme of the most recent current event to capture the internet heart and funny bone.• McSlushy Fund• Classic Ranch Dressing – TSA Fears Me & The Flavor of America & World Cup Gold• The Sausage Princess• The Marriage of Doo Dah• Thinking Outside the Box – Friends of Goodale Park• A gal throwing her own birthday party• Billionaire’s Ballroom w/Dancers from Mz Doo Dah’s cart • Twenty-One Pilots “From Here”• Politician Shannon Hardin – is Running! The Doo Dah 5K• Less-Than-Grand Marshals Walker & Anne Evens• The return of Less-Than-Grand Marshals Grandma Joy & Grandson Brad• The Goths bats not bombs• The tired and tattered Statue of Liberty• Captain Ohio• The near naked skateboarders• The marching oxymorons – still spouting old news • Franklin County Libertarian Club• The Chill guy• The jugglers• American Legion w/Kazoo players• A beautiful unicorn bike• Official Doo Dah Trash Crew – Trash Monsters• Jim Menary returned as Parade Majorette (still needs practice)• 2 people in no name band• Sad Grinch with no small heart• Some people reflecting without a pool• A Pole dancer• Red, White and Blue, this is our country too• Belly Dancers• The Rocky Horror Picture Show Fishnet Mafia• Soylent Gold “Eat the Rich”• Urban Farmer on Tractor• Hippy Van with some clowns• Vets for peace• The Fronks• Very Demure, Very Reflect Pool Boys• Hot Algae Summer• In Dog We Trust w/Statue of Liberty• Never turn your back on a dog with a knife• Uncle Sam• With Liberty & Pup Cups for all!• Dance Walkers Columbus• InSECURITY on Motorized cycle• Condor Eagle Society drum circle• Safe in Sound Wellness drum circle• A group of people into “banging”• Group of Ghost Busters• Reflecting Pool – Cleaning in progress (lots of Algae)• Bubble girls• A beautiful drag queen• Trump is Trash• Clown offering Free Shrugs• The Peace Corps• A break dancer• A giant soccer ball kicked the whole route• World Cup – World Peace ball• Grown adult who drinks milk• Animal Activists with cow• Drain the Swamp Pool Crew• Rolling for Ohio Dr. Amy Action (Derby gals)• Flock Safety?• Clintonville out of Glen Echo• Tariff the Clintonville Farmers Market• Ted Cruz is the Zodiac Killer• The Marching Guitar Player• The Aliens Walking Amongst us• Birds aren’t real – Whales use to walk• Lion King Drummer• Captain Registration – fighting apathy, confusion, & low turnout – VOTE!• When the power of love beats the love of power, the world will know peace• Central Ohio Carnivore Klub (Cock)• Little princess dresses give away from grown up young lady Truly remarkable! So many thoughts were shared and all done through humor.
Thank you. Mz Doo Dah ChairChick & Queen & The Dazzling DisOrganizers
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With the temperature near scorching 100 degrees, it was incredible to see so many spectators and marchers! Here’s a list of marchers that were captured on film:
• Eggs cost so much because all the chickens are in DC.• The car art is always a delight to the eye• Empire State Building – meme of a meme of the most recent current event to capture the internet heart and funny bone.• McSlushy Fund• Classic Ranch Dressing – TSA Fears Me & The Flavor of America & World Cup Gold• The Sausage Princess• The Marriage of Doo Dah• Thinking Outside the Box – Friends of Goodale Park• A gal throwing her own birthday party• Billionaire’s Ballroom w/Dancers from Mz Doo Dah’s cart • Twenty-One Pilots “From Here”• Politician Shannon Hardin – is Running! The Doo Dah 5K• Less-Than-Grand Marshals Walker & Anne Evens• The return of Less-Than-Grand Marshals Grandma Joy & Grandson Brad• The Goths bats not bombs• The tired and tattered Statue of Liberty• Captain Ohio• The near naked skateboarders• The marching oxymorons – still spouting old news • Franklin County Libertarian Club• The Chill guy• The jugglers• American Legion w/Kazoo players• A beautiful unicorn bike• Official Doo Dah Trash Crew – Trash Monsters• Jim Menary returned as Parade Majorette (still needs practice)• 2 people in no name band• Sad Grinch with no small heart• Some people reflecting without a pool• A Pole dancer• Red, White and Blue, this is our country too• Belly Dancers• The Rocky Horror Picture Show Fishnet Mafia• Soylent Gold “Eat the Rich”• Urban Farmer on Tractor• Hippy Van with some clowns• Vets for peace• The Fronks• Very Demure, Very Reflect Pool Boys• Hot Algae Summer• In Dog We Trust w/Statue of Liberty• Never turn your back on a dog with a knife• Uncle Sam• With Liberty & Pup Cups for all!• Dance Walkers Columbus• InSECURITY on Motorized cycle• Condor Eagle Society drum circle• Safe in Sound Wellness drum circle• A group of people into “banging”• Group of Ghost Busters• Reflecting Pool – Cleaning in progress (lots of Algae)• Bubble girls• A beautiful drag queen• Trump is Trash• Clown offering Free Shrugs• The Peace Corps• A break dancer• A giant soccer ball kicked the whole route• World Cup – World Peace ball• Grown adult who drinks milk• Animal Activists with cow• Drain the Swamp Pool Crew• Rolling for Ohio Dr. Amy Action (Derby gals)• Flock Safety?• Clintonville out of Glen Echo• Tariff the Clintonville Farmers Market• Ted Cruz is the Zodiac Killer• The Marching Guitar Player• The Aliens Walking Amongst us• Birds aren’t real – Whales use to walk• Lion King Drummer• Captain Registration – fighting apathy, confusion, & low turnout – VOTE!• When the power of love beats the love of power, the world will know peace• Central Ohio Carnivore Klub (Cock)• Little princess dresses give away from grown up young lady Truly remarkable! So many thoughts were shared and all done through humor.
Thank you. Mz Doo Dah ChairChick & Queen & The Dazzling DisOrganizers
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2026 Less-Than-Grand Marshals:
Walker & Anne Evans
Co-Publishers & Editors of
Columbus Underground!
What the Heck IS Doo Dah?
The Doo Dah Parade is a whimsical and unconventional event born in Columbus, Ohio as a playful alternative to traditional Independence Day celebrations. Conceived in 1984, its founders wanted to foster free expression and community spirit, inviting locals to break away from formal parades and embrace surrealist, absurdist, and humorous performances that reflect both political and social commentary. Over the decades, the parade has evolved into a cherished tradition, growing in size and creativity, and standing as a vibrant showcase of Columbus’s artistic energy and cultural diversity.
Every July 4th at noon, the parade sets off along High Street—a major thoroughfare that runs through the heart of Columbus—passing through the Short North Arts District, a lively neighborhood known for its galleries, restaurants, and creative atmosphere. Here, marchers from all walks of life flood the streets, their costumes and floats bursting with color and wit. The air rings with laughter, spirited music, and the playful banter of participants and spectators alike. Whimsical floats drift by, adorned with imaginative designs, while the aroma of local food vendors mingles with the sounds of cheers and applause, creating an immersive, festival-like experience that welcomes everyone.
Nothing is off-limits in the Doo Dah Parade—satire and clever commentary touch on social, political, civic, and everyday topics, making the event an inclusive reflection of Columbus’s open-minded and creative community. This lively celebration has become a beloved part of the city’s cultural landscape, drawing crowds and participants from near and far to experience its joyful spirit.
This year, the parade will feature Less-Than-Grand Marshals Walker & Annie Evans, Founders and Editors-In-Chief of ColumbusUnderground.com—a popular online publication that covers local news, events, and community stories. As they cruise along the route, expect them to wave to the crowd, snap selfies, and perhaps craft another entertaining story inspired by their whimsical journey. Their presence underscores the parade’s connection to Columbus’s vibrant media and cultural scene, making the event not only a spectacle but also a celebration of the city’s creative voices.
The parade route lines up at 12:00pm on Park Street and at 1:00pm parades west on Buttles Avenue, south on Dennison Avenue, west on Collins Street, north on Neil Avenue, east on W. Second Avenue, south on N. High Street, and ends at W. Russell Street. Heads back to Goodale Park for the Afterglow Party (11a-7p).
Every July 4th at noon, the parade sets off along High Street—a major thoroughfare that runs through the heart of Columbus—passing through the Short North Arts District, a lively neighborhood known for its galleries, restaurants, and creative atmosphere. Here, marchers from all walks of life flood the streets, their costumes and floats bursting with color and wit. The air rings with laughter, spirited music, and the playful banter of participants and spectators alike. Whimsical floats drift by, adorned with imaginative designs, while the aroma of local food vendors mingles with the sounds of cheers and applause, creating an immersive, festival-like experience that welcomes everyone.
Nothing is off-limits in the Doo Dah Parade—satire and clever commentary touch on social, political, civic, and everyday topics, making the event an inclusive reflection of Columbus’s open-minded and creative community. This lively celebration has become a beloved part of the city’s cultural landscape, drawing crowds and participants from near and far to experience its joyful spirit.
This year, the parade will feature Less-Than-Grand Marshals Walker & Annie Evans, Founders and Editors-In-Chief of ColumbusUnderground.com—a popular online publication that covers local news, events, and community stories. As they cruise along the route, expect them to wave to the crowd, snap selfies, and perhaps craft another entertaining story inspired by their whimsical journey. Their presence underscores the parade’s connection to Columbus’s vibrant media and cultural scene, making the event not only a spectacle but also a celebration of the city’s creative voices.
The parade route lines up at 12:00pm on Park Street and at 1:00pm parades west on Buttles Avenue, south on Dennison Avenue, west on Collins Street, north on Neil Avenue, east on W. Second Avenue, south on N. High Street, and ends at W. Russell Street. Heads back to Goodale Park for the Afterglow Party (11a-7p).
A brilliant entry in the Doo Dah Parade. Hands down, everyone's favorite entry.
By popular opinion, best entry! Most Topical.A meme of a meme of daredevils climbing the Empire State Building. Doo Dah Parade, Columbus, OH 7/4/2026.
Brian KoenigThanks so much, we’ve been genuinely blown away by everyone’s compliments! Thanks for creating such an awesome event that we were able to play around in, can’t wait for the next one ☝️ 🎉
A Political Satire Parade, expressing yourself with humor.
Freedom of Speech Through Humor. Just a fun and silly day.
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10TV Morning News Interview 2026 with Colin and Bren.
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Countdown to Doo Dah 2027!
"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 parade/line-up and Mike's Bar!
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