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The Doo Dahdery is ramping up. The folks who run the Pasadena Doo Dah Parade have released more details on – essentially – how you can be the next Queen of the Doo Dah.
2007 Serpent Queen Sephira and Saphrona. (Credit: Queen Skittles, aka Julie Klima)
You’ll remember we recently spoke with former Queen (and current judge) Michelle Mills about the life of the Queen and what it takes to win.
Here’s the press release:
Hey, Are You Ready????
Pasadena Doo Dah Parade
Queen Tryouts!
Are coming to YOUR neighborhood
The American Legion Bar
Saturday, February 13
179 N. Vinedo St. in Pasadena
Cross street is Colorado Blvd. (626) 792-9938
($5 cover to Legion’s charity; 1st 20 queen hopefuls to arrive are free)
2:00 pm – Doors Open to All
3:00 pm – Queen Tryouts!
Trying out? please call us at 626-590-1134 we will answer your questions and give you tips. Open to everyone and we mean it! All invited and all are encouraged to dress randomly. Each Queen Hopeful will have a few minutes to WOW the Judges. Microphone and boom box provided. Be ready to show us and tell us why YOU should be Queen!
Media, please show your badge for free entrance as well!
Featuring: Horses on Astroturf before and during tryouts, The Legendary, Snotty Scotty and the Hankies post Queen Crowning! 2009 Queen Skittles, Former Queens, Mickie, Tequila, Kavita, Sabrina Diva, Mercy, Saphira and Saphrona, Queen Sue, also the Ref, Peculiar Judges, Andrew Duke of Doo Dah, Prizes, Cheap drinks, Affordable Hot Food, Smoking Patio, Pool and Big Screen TV!
33rd Occasional Pasadena Doo Dah Parade!
May 1, 2010 (MayDay)