If you’ve ever wished a parade was just a little more unhinged and a lot less polished, the Doo Dah Parade in Columbus, Ohio is your fever dream come true.
Held every July 4th at 1PM in the Victorian Village/Short North area, this annual spectacle is less “Stars and Stripes Forever” and more “what in the red, white, and weird did I just witness?” And that’s exactly the point.
What is the Doo Dah Parade?
Great question, and honestly, the answer changes depending on the year (and who you ask). But officially, the Columbus Doo Dah Parade is a satirical celebration of life, liberty, and the pursuit of…well, lunacy.
It’s a place where absurdity thrives, costumes are encouraged (the stranger the better), and political commentary shows up in the oddest ways possible, with just enough irreverence to keep you on your toes…