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To Celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Annual Doo Dah Parade.
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WHEREAS, the Annual Doo Dah parade is an opportunity for Columbus residents to celebrate and express their First Amendment rights through humor and satire; and
WHEREAS, with no entry fee, everyone in Columbus is encouraged to gather with their friends and family to march in or view the parade every fourth of July; and
WHEREAS, at the conclusion of the parade, participants and viewers continue to celebrate at a block party with live entertainment; and
WHEREAS, the Doo Dah parade draws people from all over the City of Columbus and beyond to bring some levity and satire to current events and to take a critical look at the state of the country; and
WHEREAS, the parade is a tradition for many Columbus residents and is one tradition that has lived on while the City has grown and changed; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the importance of protecting First Amendment rights and is thankful for this annual celebration that provides a light-hearted, goofy, platform for residents to express those rights; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize and celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Annual Doo Dah Parade and its contribution to the fabric of the City of Columbus.