WHAT: A free, family-friendly afternoon of live music, colorful characters, creative expression, and community togetherness at the historic Memorial Park Bandshell in Old Pasadena.

An eclectic lineup of musical merrymakers will take the stage throughout the afternoon, featuring headliners Spaghetti Cumbia, along with The Hankies, Radioactive Chicken Heads, Count Smokula, Shag Party, Bonehenge, Robbie Ravenwood and the Funhouse Porcupines, Rocka Chewbacca, The Nextdoors, The Whistling Diva, StOnYAtTi, Bone Creek, and Soul Fuzz. The festivities will also feature appearances by former Doo Dah royalty Queen Mercy of the Merkettes, Taquila Mockingbird, and Bootleg Meg, along with the newly crowned 2026 Doo Dah Queen Hannah and her royal court.

Beyond the bandshell, expect a colorful cast of Doo Dah parade participants strutting their stuff throughout the park, alongside a collection of handmade oddities, quirky crafts, wearable art, vintage clothing, and interactive creations from local artists, makers, and counterculture visionaries. Expect the unexpected, and don’t be surprised to catch some familiar Doo Dah characters wandering through the festivities!

See the full press release here.

WHEN: November 22nd, 2026. 11am - 4:30pm

WHERE: Memorial Park Bandshell, 85 E. Holly Street, Old Pasadena, CA

HOW TO GET INVOLVED: Grab a blanket, a picnic, bring your friends and family, pull up a patch of grass, and settle in for an afternoon of good vibrations and glorious absurdity. Wear something outrageous if you’re feeling fabulous, or simply come ready to enjoy the show. Costume and dance contests will be held

DOO DAH QUEEN: On October 25th, 2026 at the Old Towne Pub in Old Pasadena we crowned our new queen, Hanna’s Side Quest. See the Royal Court page for more information.

AFTER PARTY: Join us at Old Towne Pub, 66 N. Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA after the Love-In concludes for some psychedelic tunes from Ashton Slater’s Grateful Getdown. Admission: FREE — Ages 21+

SOUVENIRS AVAILABLE: Our latest Doo Dah T-shirts can be purchased at the event in the staging area. 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!