Liberty and Lunacy: Doo Dah Parade and Block Party

The Annual Doo Dah Parade is celebrating its 42nd year in the Short North on July 4, 2025! 

Celebrate Liberty and Lunacy with this wacky parade in the Short North. 

The Line-Up begins around noon at Goodale Park heading north, with the parade at 1:00 p.m. No registration required to march, so if you want to join in, just show up (in costume, of course).

Less-Than-Grand Marshal 2025: Marshal Marshall, Collen Marshal- News Anchor of NBC4/WCMH-TV!

Bring your chairs or blankets and the family to watch the Doo Dah parade, or even march in it if you are crazy like that.  

You’re guaranteed to see political satire, tributes (both good and bad) to celebrities, wacky costumes, and some things that will just make you scratch your head.  It’s a seriously fun time.

Show up early (at 10 am) for FREE live Music at the gazebo by the pond (Park St & Lincoln) until 8p. The party stop during the parade and will resume after the parade.

Check out the schedule and entertainment details here!

Find more 4th of July fun here.

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