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Friday, July 4, 1pm, beginning and ending at Goodale Park [Park St. side], 120 W. Goodale St.

The Doo Dah Parade in Columbus, Ohio, is a celebration of life, liberty and the pursuit of literary lunacy. The one-day satirical party features a one-of-a-kind parade filled with characters in costume, humorous political debates, satirists’ readings, a singing of the National Anthem, live music, and a post-parade block party in Goodale Park.

Dare to join irreverent self-styled satirists, partygoers, exhibitionists, and overall lost souls in the annual Doo Dah Parade on July 4 at 1pm, a celebration of Liberty and Lunacy.

Parade with 2025 Less-Than-Grand Marshal Marshall [Collen Marshall, News Anchor of NBC4/WCMH-TV].

There’s no entry fee or registration; just show up!

The lineup starts at 12noon on Park St., heading north from Goodale St. to Buttles Ave.

Parade Route: west on Buttles Ave. from Park St., south on Dennison Ave., west on Collins Ave., north on Neil Ave., east on Second Ave., south on N. High St., to end at Russell St. Marchers go west on Russell St.; cars continue south on N. High St.

Please use this link to view the route of the Doo Dah Parade.

There will be a free block party at the Goodale Park Gazebo, 10am-8pm, with free live music before and after the 1pm Doo Dah Parade.

Celebrate Liberty and Lunacy July 4th at the Doo Dah Parade!

Hosted by Doo Dah Parade.

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Friday, July 4, 2025 - 1:00pm

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