And Now For Something Completely Different……
By Terry Miller
Published: Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
-The Wonderful World of Doo Dah to be held May Day 2010
However, This Sunday kicks off the annual folly with an Official Unofficial No Doo Dah Day…..
By Terry Miller
Thanksgiving has always meant Doo Dah to me and, until recently, this was set in some form of stone.
Now, if you’re confused by the headline(s), or even wonder what a Doo Dah is, you’re not alone. The questions surrounding the next Doo Dah Parade and queen tryouts have been flying in to Beacon’s in box by the thousands…well okay, a handful of readers and Doo Dah devotees have asked me what’s happening…so I contacted my friend Patricia Hurley from Light Bringer, (you know those very cool folks who put on this class act every year. Doo Dah truly garners national attention as a splendid disparity to the more unadventurous Rose Parade.)
Paddy told me that Tom Coston of Light Bringer fame recently contemplated a great deal about the next Doo Dah Parade which traditionally has occurred at this time of year:
“Let’s talk about May Day, shall we? May Day has all kinds of colorful history and folklore associated with it. Per Wikipedia: “May Day marks the end of the uncomfortable winter in the Northern hemisphere, and it has traditionally been an occasion for raucous celebrations, regardless of the locally prevalent political or religious establishment.” It is also largely associated with various Northern pagan and neo-pagan festivals throughout the ages. Many other people recognize it as International Workers’ Day and a time when unions and political groups give grief to the powers that be. Okay, we can relate to all of this. Except, maybe, when the Soviets re-branded it with missiles and launchers in the Red Square. But May Day and Doo Dah? How come we never thought of that?”
The gala No Doo Dah Day is this Sunday, November 22nd with the legendary Snotty Scotty and the Hankies at 2:00pm, at the American Legion in Pasadena…Only $5.00 admission. Cheap drinks and food available. The American Legion is located at 179 N. Vinedo in Pasadena. 626-792-9938. all are invited to wear their Doo Dah best (or worst and many will wear their least).
The famed Doo Dah Queen Tryouts are slated for Saturday Feb. 13 at the American Legion, Doors open at 2:00pm, Tryouts begin sometime after 2:30pm. First 20 queen hopefuls to arrive are admitted free-of-charge. $5.00 for all at the door. Food, pitchers of beer and well drinks at nominal (cheap) prices! This is not to be missed if you’re a fan of parody, humor and just plain silliness.
Now, getting to the pagan parade itself: We have it on good authority that the 2010 Pasadena Doo Dah Parade will be held May 1, 2010 at 11:30am or somewhere near that time.
Now the actual location where this carnival extraordinaire will take place, however, is an extremely well-kept secret that is kept in the Light Bringer bank vaults far and away from the snooping eyes of the liberal media and may only be opened by a government bailout or a whistle-blower named “Deep Doo Doo Dah”.
As ever-patient newspapermen and women we will have to wait to announce the venue of the coveted parade and you, John Q. Publicque, will be the first to know: This is our solemn pledge to you, loyal Doo Dah fans.
The official “After Party” at American Legion, in East Pasadena, 179 N. Vinedo in Pasadena. The fun tarts will arrive at 1:00 pm or as soon as other people show up after the parade. Snotty Scotty and the Hankies as well as Horses on Astroturf. And, of course, Henry the Horse dances the Waltz!
Photographs by Terry Miller
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