A.J. Drew, of the short north, kept himself prepared for action with two large water guns during the unofficial Doo-Dah parade on July 4, 1994.

A group of Fidel Castro lookalikes take a break during the Doo Dah parade in Victorian Village in 1997.

Tyler Hoff, 7, marched with the City of Columbus Sewer and Drains Divsion during the Doo Dah Parade in the Short North on Saturday. Tyler was dressed as a bag of soil conditioner, and other members of the group encouraged recycling by carrying recycling boxes in 1998

Ramona Moon drives her Turkey Toyota during the Doo Dah parade in the Short North in 1999. Ramona is from Worthington. The car has doll parts, old felt tip markers , and sea shells as part of its decor.

Pam McGarvey and Tom Ottey squirt silly string off their bike during the Short North Doo Dah parade in 1999.

Beatty Aura Fist with her Bantam rooster "Jackson" in the Doo Dah Parade, Tuesday July 4, 2000 in Columbus near Goodale Park.

The Doo Dah Parade moves south on High Street in 2001.

Diane Moone, self-described "Queen of the pot heads", waves to the participants of the Doo Dah parade as it passes by on High St in 2001.

Susan Cohan, left, and friend Tony Burrer, dressed up as Daphne and Fred from Scooby Doo as part of the Doo-Dah Parade held, Friday, July 4, 2003 in Columbus, Ohio.

Anissa D'Souza's inflatable flamingo gets a Scooby Doo mask before the Doo Dah Parade gets underway at Goodale park in 2006. D'Souza, of Worthington, rode in the parade with a group protesting a leash law in Columbus.

Alisha Bicknell, left, and Debbie Bicknell, right, help Virginia Bicknell, center, get prepared for the Doo Dah Parade at Goodale Park in 2006.

Anissa D'Souza perches atop a dinosaur as the Doo Dah Parade gets underway at Goodale park in 2006. D'Souza, of Worthington, rode in the parade with a group protesting a leash law in Columbus.

David Krohn thinks on his "Thinking Liberty" float while Sharon Oliver drives the spinning float during the 24th annual Doo Dah parade on High Street July 4, 2007.

A little rain didn't stop people from watching or participating in the Doo Dah Parade on Buttles Avenue, July 4, 2008.

Andrew Martin and Mike Sorboro dressed up as the The Ambiguously Gay Duo drive an eco friendly pedicab during the 2008 Doo Dah Parade, July 4, 2008.

A young boy goes up to a Transformer character for a picture during the annual Doo Dah Parade from Goodale Park, July 4, 2009.

The Marching Fidels entertain the crowd on High Street during the Doo Dah Parade, July 4, 2009.

Holly Stein, left, of the East side, and Bridgette La Bossiere, right, of Germantown, MD, represent Miss Ohio Roadkill during the Doo Dah Parade in the Short North Sunday, July 4, 2010.

An impromptu group of jump ropers take over High Street while waiting for the Doo Dah Parade in the Short North Sunday, July 4, 2010.

People gather on High Street to cheer on the Doo Dah Parade in the Short North Sunday, July 4, 2010.

Douglas Ritchey, "Emperor of Italian and Victorian Villages" leads the Doo Dah Parade. He wears a toga-like outfit and carries a shield and sword. Shield reads "Emperor of Short North", "Protector Italian & Victorian Village."

Women on motor scooters with "Fashion Police" vests talking to a Columbus police officer on July 5, 1991.

Sheet music people at the Doo Dah parade on June 27, 1988.

Members of the Tin Lizzie Patrol wind their way down Broad Street during the Doo Dah parade July 4, 1985

Maria Galloway blowing a kazoo to get the Artreach Stand-In Band in step for the upcoming Doo Dah parade in 1998.

Man on roller skates dressed as Captain Constitution Doo Dah parade on July 5, 1989.

Mr. and Mrs. Nobody riding in the trunk of a car in the Doo Dah Parade on July 4th 1986.

Susan Lattimore from Balitmore, MD visiting sister Mel Magee pushes Andy Magee in Doo Dah Parade on July 4, 1984.

David Denner of Columbus hoses a Doo Dah Parade participant during the event on July 4, 1990.

Annie Aldridge of Columbus sprays Columbus Police Officer Keith Evans at the Doo Dah Parade on July 4, 1987.

Keith Dufrane rides his "monowheel" down 2nd avenue during the Doo Dah Parade in Columbus, Ohio on July 4, 2011.

The 30th Annual Doo Dah Parade was held Thursday, July 4, 2013 in the Short North. Even though their sign says "The End", these people were at the front of the parade.

The 30th Annual Doo Dah Parade was held Thursday, July 4, 2013 in the Short North. Ryan Runkle, of Columbus, brought his pink elephant to the parade. He had used the elephant when he hosted a party for ComFest, and decided to bring it out for July 4.

The 30th Annual Doo Dah Parade was held Thursday, July 4, 2013 in the Short North. Angela Pace was the parade's official "Less than Grand Marshal" and "Swagger Queen."

The 30th Annual Doo Dah Parade was held Thursday, July 4, 2013 in the Short North. A character from The Rocky Picture Horror Show at Studio 35 is seen on High St.

A tiki-themed car during the Doo Dah Parade in Downtown Columbus, Ohio on July 4, 2014.

Julie Flynn walks with her group, the "Fishnet Mafia" during the Doo Dah Parade in downtown Columbus, Ohio on July 4, 2014.

A dog is nominated for governor in the Doo Dah Parade in Downtown Columbus, Ohio on July 4, 2014.

An Open Heart Creatures walking puppet of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is "disrobed" while the group prepares for the start of the Columbus Doo Dah Parade in Columbus, Ohio on July 4, 2015. 2015 is the 32nd annual year for the parade, which requires no entry fee and invites participants to "Just show up."

Jerry Friedman dressed as one of the "Marching Castros" during the Columbus Doo Dah Parade in Columbus, Ohio on July 4, 2015.

Vincent Maneri 9 acting as a drum major helps kick off the Doo Dah Parade. Vincent and his father Phil Maneri who was playing the garbage can symbols were part of the Unofficial Doo Dah Marching Band July 4, 2016.

Frank Tennyson spreads some of his wisdom through out the Doo Dah Parade July 4, 2016.

Wolfman Bob Gilbert performed an experiment for the spectators during the Doo Dah Parade July 4, 2016.

Former Mayor Mike Coleman was the unofficial Doo Dah Parade Grand Marshall and takes time to hoist a pitcher of beer at the end of the parade .

Tom Coombs, of Rolling Meadows, Illinois, poses for a portrait before the start of the Doo Dah Parade on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio. Coombs is a Korea and Vietnam War veteran.

Parade marchers sing the Star-Spangled Banner as they prepare to march during the Doo Dah Parade on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio.

A President Trump impersonator rides a float during the Doo Dah Parade on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio.

A crowd watches from a house on 2nd Avenue during the Doo Dah Parade on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio.

David Harewood embraces Krista Threadgill, dressed as Lady Liberty, during the Doo-Dah Parade in Columbus, Ohio on July 4, 2018.

A woman rides a moped with a sign that reads, "Powered by Thoughts and Prayers" in the Doo-Dah Parade in Columbus, Ohio on July 4, 2018.

A group dressed as astronauts work to "Stop Illegal Aliens" while marching in the Doo-Dah Parade in Columbus, Ohio on July 4, 2018.

David Foust and his wife Kelly Foust led members of the Less-Than-Grand Marshal "The Crew who saved The Crew" at the 26th annual Doo Dah Parade in the Short North July 4, 2019.

A member of the Open Heart Art Puppets high-fives Abigail Slark, 8, being held by family friend Desiree Lajoie at the 26th annual Doo Dah Parade in the Short North July 4, 2019.

A member of the Open Heart Art Puppets greets spectators at the 26th annual Doo Dah Parade in the Short North July 4, 2019.

Christine Pollock and Chuck Pollock escort their dog Max who is running for president in the annual Doo Dah Parade July 4, 2019.

A parade goer references Columbus hot housing market in the annual Doo Dah Parade July 4, 2019.

Don Drennan portraying President Trump in front of his proposed wall gets booed along his way on N. High St. in the annual Doo Dah Parade July 4, 2019.

A parade goer depicts First Lady of the United States Melania Trump in the annual Doo Dah Parade July 4, 2019.

Michael Doody sings the national anthem to kick off the start of the 26th annual Doo Dah Parade in the Short North July 4, 2019.

Members of the group Roochute take 5 along with spectators who joined them underneath their parachute in the annual Doo Dah Parade July 4, 2019.The group promotes mental health awareness.

Doo Dah volunteers attempt to sell t-shirts from a golf cart before The Doo Dah Parade in Columbus, Ohio on Thursday July 4, 2019.

A man is dressed as US soccer player, Megan Rapinoe, as a part of the #SaveTheCrew float at The Doo Dah Parade in Columbus, Ohio on Thursday July 4, 2019.

Parade marchers stadium for the National Anthem before the start of the Doo Dah Parade on Sunday, July 4, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio.

Performers on a “Free Britney” float lip-sync to a Britney Spears song during the Doo Dah Parade on Sunday, July 4, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio.

Children climb on the The Makers Monument in the Short North during the Columbus Doo Dah Parade Tuesday, July 4, 2023.

Steeped in satire, the yearly Doo Dah Parade is billed as a celebration of "liberty and lunacy."

Paula the dog barks as ladies from TD Wellness proclaim that "A woman's place is in the gym," during the Doo Dah Parade through the Short North and Victorian Village on Monday. The parade is steeped in satire and is a Columbus Independence Day tradition.

Marchers maneuver a giant parachute down Neil Avenue during the Doo Dah Parade.

Stella Woosley, 8, of Westerville, poses for a portrait before the Doo Dah Parade on Sunday.