Columbus, Festivals, Ohio, Short NorthAlexandra FoxDoo Dah Parade, Short North, political satire, highlights, awards1 Comment

Doo Dah Parade

Columbus, Festivals, Ohio, Short NorthAlexandra FoxDoo Dah Parade, Short North, political satire, highlights, awards1 Comment
Doo Dah Parade

Saturday was the 26th annual Doo Dah Parade in the Short North. Joining or watching “the craziest parade in history” is a great way to fly your inner freak flag. If I got to be one of the "less-than-honorable" judges I would have bestowed these awards:

James Brown Lookalike: I look So Much Like James Brown I Don’t Have To Do Anything Else Award

James Brown

The Marching Fidels: Viagra Award

Marching Fidels

Universal Swine Health Care: Scathing Satire Award

Swine Flu

Batman: I Never Want To Take Off My Costume Because I’m Practically Guaranteed To Get Some Action Award

Batman

My First Art Car: Cutest In Show

Mini Art Car

Super Mario and Optimus Sub-Prime (tie): Best Animated Character

Super Mario
Optimus Prime

“The GOP is a big tent with a huge closet:" Best Sign

Huge Closet

Uncle Sam riding a giant motorized wheel: Enchanting Yet Slightly Creepy Award

Uncle Sam

Bernie Madoff Farewell Tour: Most Impressive Effort (they sprung for printed signs)

Madoff

People for the Ethical Treatment of Flys: Funniest Typo

Flys