Though the Doo Dah Parade has spawned many imitators over the years and now takes place in a variety of cities across the U.S., the original and still the best is the event that takes place in Pasadena, California. The origins of the parade lie in a group of people who felt that the world-famous Rose Parade (also held in Pasadena) was becoming a bit too serious for their tastes. So, on January 1st, 1978, when the Rose Parade was cancelled, they decided to put on their own impromptu event - one that followed few of the traditional parade’s rules.
