Doo Dah Queen Tryouts Sunday

What is Pasadena’s craziest parade without a queen?

Tryouts for the Doo Dah Queen will happen Sunday when individuals of all “genders, shapes, ages, and persuasions will test their fate,” according to the Doo Dah website.

Everyone, even spectators, is encouraged to dress randomly for the auditions that will be judged by former queens among others.

“Last year, judges selected Patrizzi Intergarlictica, for her gold sequin dress and strange dance against flashlights, a retro Bond-girl meets Liz Taylor Eqyptian style,” the Doo Dah Parade shared.

This year’s parade is grand marshaled by architect and Zorthian Ranch owner Alan Zorthian, who has helped breathe new life into the ranch property in Altadena, including the addition of the Urban Institute of Ecology.

Here is more from the Doo Dah Parade folks on what potential queens can do to prepare:

Each Queen Hopeful will have a few minutes to wow the Judges. Microphone and boom box, even drumroll, provided. Be ready to show us and tell us why YOU should be Queen! Bring Loyal Followers and HUMOR! Tell them to buy the judges a beer to get a chance to vote. Hecklers encouraged!

Here’s the official rundown of the day’s events and details:

WHERE: Royal mayhem takes place at the American Legion Bar, 179 N. Vinedo St., in east Pasadena, Between Walnut and Colorado Blvd. (626) 792-9938

WHEN: Sunday, April 7th, 2013
2:00 pm – Doors Open and live music begins
3:00 – 4:00 pm – Doo Dah Queen Hopefuls Check-In; Judges arrive
4:30 – 7:00 pm – Doo Dah Queen Tryouts
7:30 pm – New Doo Dah Queen is Crowned

COST: $5 cover; First 20 queen hopefuls to arrive are free! 1 admission per Queen’s entourage. Cash only.

Trying out? Please call Doo Dah Headquarters at 626-590-1134 and they will answer your questions and give you tips. Tryouts are open to everyone.

Featuring: The Legendary, Snotty Scotty and the Hankies, Horses on Astroturf, many former Queens, including the reigning Queen Patrizzi Intergarlactica, Skittles, Mickie, Tequila, Sue the Ref, Grand Marshal Alan Zorthian, Goofball Judges, Andrew, Duke of Doo Dah, prizes, cheap drinks, smoking patio, pool and big screen TV, and lots of dancing.

See more information on Doo Dah Queen tryouts here.

To enter the parade go to the website and fill out a form, or call for more information on Tryouts or Entries at (626) 590-1134; Public Parade Information Hotline: (626) 590-7596.

Are you trying out for Doo Dah Queen or observing the tryouts? What do you think of the Doo Dah Parade?