The Doo Dah parade in its 24th year originated as a spoof on the Rose Bowl Parade; It even travels down Colorado Blvd in the opposite direction to its up scale brother. Unlike the Rose Bowl Parade, crowds and traffic ARE NOT A PROBLEM.

As a spoof, it’s a delight! A closer look however reveals a deeper and perhaps more interesting attribute. This grass roots people dominated event in effect is a “sentiment barometer” that’s often humorous in a manner truly specific to the Doo Dah Parade.

This years Doo Dah in stark contrast to last years presented peace as an alternative to the administration’s call to war. Many groups presenting an assortment of themes participated; the images below are only a small sample.

Charlie Chaplin “look alike” and Gypsy Boots, parade mainstays.

Government access to student information has become less of an option and more of a demand on our school districts. Bang! Bang! You’re dead takes on real meaning.

BASKETBALLERS FOR PEACE located at Washington Middle School Gym give youth a strong foundation.

Not all trolls were glued to their computers spamming the web site.