for the unconventional parade enthusiast
QUEEN TRYOUTS OCT. 27TH
QUEEN TRYOUTS OCT. 27TH
Photo by Brian Biery
Individuals of every gender, shape, age, and persuasion will test their mettle to win the coveted crown at the Pasadena Doo Dah Parade Queen Tryouts on Sunday afternoon, October 27, at the infamous after-party headquarters of the Old Towne Pub. On hand for the wild ride will be queen-hopefuls, former Queens, Everlasting King Clayton, Doo Dah Preservation Society’s Magistrate Vince, Czar Tom, Duke of Doo Dah, Rocket Man the Emcee, veteran parade entrants, tryout supporters, and those too curious to stay away.
The Other Parade
Known as the twisted sister of the conventional Rose Parade, the Occasional Pasadena Doo Dah Parade began as a grassroots event in 1978 and over the past decades has gained national attention for its eccentric and, often, irreverent satire. The parade which has spawned numerous off-beat replicants across the country was even highlighted in the Wall Street Journal in 2015. It was also named “America’s Best Parade” by Reader’s Digest, and was featured in the book 50 Places You Must Visit Before You Die.
