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Charles Phoenix named grand marshal of the Doo Dah Parade

The Rose Parade fills the streets and motels of Pasadena every year, and the unveiling of the Rose Queen is a huge event.

But the Rose Parade has an irreverent cousin: the Pasadena Doo Dah Parade, and KPCC’s John Rabe has the scoop on the leader of that parade.

John Rabe: KPCC has learned that the grand marshal of the Doo Dah Parade on January 18th will be – well, let’s let him tell you.

Charles Phoenix: I’m very delighted to tell you that I’m the grand marshal of the Doo Dah Paade.
Rabe: Congratulations.
Phoenix: Well, thank you.

Rabe: That’s NPR commentator and Off-Ramp regular Charles Phoenix, who made his name presenting other people’s vacation photos in well-received slide shows. The Doo Dah Parade was designed to poke gentle fun at the seriousness of the Rose Parade, so it’s entirely fitting that Phoenix has higher goals.

Phoenix: Frankly, I’m using the Doo Dah Parade as a stepping stone. A stepping stone to my greatest goal in life, which is to be the grand marshal of the Rose Parade.

Rabe: Also unlike the Rose Parade, you can make your own float – find out how at PasadenaDooDahParade.info.

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• December 3, 2008 11:30 AM
• Categories: Arts