Doo Dah Celebrations Get Underway at American Legion
By Terry Miller
Published: Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
The No Doo Dah Day gala was held Sunday, November 22nd with the legendary Snotty Scotty and the Hankies up to their usual tricks at the American Legion in Pasadena.
Although the annual Doo Dah Queen tryouts aren’t to be held until February 13th (also at the American Legion), the party has already started and many queen hopefuls were scoping out any potential competition for the coveted crown as they danced to the legendary local rockers.
The party was a big hit for Snotty and his band which has been around been around longer than the Rolling Stones and whose front-man is none the worse for wear. Although, there was the noticeable absence of count Smokula at this particular party. (Smokula is usually everywhere a Doo Dah Queen is to be seen. In Fact, Smokula has always tried out for the coveted title but insists that he be crowned Doo Dah King!). A few other characters were also absent like Uncle Fester and Pee Pee Pooh Pooh, but nobody seemed to mind after the third or four set and few cocktails.
There were hundreds of former Doo Dah Queens in attendance (well, about 5 actually – they all have very big, and some multiple, personalities.) Queen Naughty Mickie, the Doo Dah’s Darling of the written word was in attendance but sadly didn’t perform her famous sword belly dance. I guess we will all have to wait for the tryouts. Truly, the wait will seem like an eternity.
Oh Mickie you’re so fine! Hey Mickie!
King Andrew was also on hand, and the popular trombone player and all around nice bloke jammed with Snotty for a few numbers and then mixed with such luminaries as former Queen Tequila Mockingbird and the reigning Queen Skittles.
Light Bringer folks Paddy Hurley and Tom Coston made the rounds, working the room beautifully during the party and getting an earful of pitches: from where and when to have the parade, to what color their favorite under garments are. Indeed an eclectic group of individuals tends to frequent these Doo Dah parties – a microcosm of the parade itself, absolutely marvelous and absolutely mischievous.
Getting back to the famous pagan parade itself:
We have it on good authority that the 2010 Pasadena Doo Dah Parade will be held May 1, 2010 at 11:30 a.m., or somewhere relatively near that time. But even after trying to bribe the Light Bringer executives on Sunday, the actual location where this carnival extraordinaire will take place is still top secret. Speculation of the parade ending at the American Legion was met with roars of applause, but where it will start is, at this point, anyone’s guess.
We do know that the official Doo Dah After Party will be held at American Legion, in East Pasadena, 179 N. Vinedo in Pasadena. The fun tarts will arrive at 1:00 p.m. or as soon as other people show up following the parade. Snotty Scotty and the Hankies as well as Horses on Astroturf will provide the night’s entertainment.
And, of course, Henry the Horse dances the Waltz!
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Sir Terrence,
You have a most wondrous way with words and a terrific eye. Thank you for the accolaides!
Yours,
Queen Mickie
You are welcome Naughty Mickie…Comes from the heart!