Doo Dah Parade is more than floats, marching bands

Doo Dah Parade brings out the crazy in Columbus

In terms of local 4th of July frivolity, nothing is more colorful than the Doo Dah Parade.

Sure, Red, White & Boom offers pretty fireworks a night earlier, but why settle for explosions as an Independence Day high point when you could be seeing mock protests, James Brown, the Batmobile, the Ambiguously Gay Duo, a small army of amiable Fidel Castros and a car covered in baby doll heads? Plus, onlookers can score free candy.

The 26th incarnation of the Columbus free-for-all will take place this Saturday at 1 p.m., flowing from Buttles to Neil to Second to High to Russell to Park.

Check out our photos from last year's event, and then read our interview with parade ChairChick and Queen Mz Doo Dah, Deb Roberts.

If you're interested in more photos from Columbus events, check out our galleries from the Pride Festival and all three days of ComFest.