ENTRY: Entries for the next parade will open August, 2026.

“NO DOO DAH DAY” 2025: We’'ll be holding a Doo Dah Happening, a “No Doo Dah Day” on Sunday, November 23rd, 2025 at a Pasadena venue. Keep eyes on this space for details to come!

WHEN: Kickoff is at 11am, but we recommend getting to the parade route early to grab a good spot.

PARADE ROUTE: The parade begins at Raymond Ave. and Holly Street, continues south 2 blocks and takes a right onto Colorado Boulevard, then ends at Pasadena Ave.

PARKING: Old Pasadena has many lots and garages to choose from.

METRO: Take the LA Metro A Line to Memorial Park station and jaunt west on Holly toward the parade route starting point or go further south and grab a spot along Colorado Boulevard.

QUEEN TRYOUTS: Queen Tryouts will be announced in Fall 2026.

AFTER PARTIES: After parties will be announced in Fall 2026.

SOUVENIRS AVAILABLE: Our latest Doo Dah T-shirts can be purchased at the event in the staging area, as well as along the parade route. When you buy a t-shirt, you are supporting the whole Doo Dah Parade operation, which is nonprofit, with a percentage directly benefiting public school youth in the arts and artists in our community! Your support will bring fabulous karma your way!

PARADE TIPS FOR ENTRIES: The Doo Dah Parade has no marching order, so find a place that makes you comfortable. But remember, it’s first-come-first-serve. If you are concerned about your spot, come early. Think about what is fun in front and behind you. If you’re a band you’ll probably want to find a place that’s not in front of or behind another musical group. Entries have been really good at figuring this out! We will also have volunteers helping in this area.

Keep in mind, we want to avoid leaving trash behind. Old crowd traditions are hard to break, but those coming to watch the parade will see signage about this too.

Make sure to wear comfortable shoes unless your costume begs for something else! Bring water and snacks for before the parade.

All marching bands and art cars enter for free!

We will be Doo Dah'ing RAIN OR SHINE!!!