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Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016
LIFESTYLE
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35th DooDah Parade
Memorializes Snotty Scotty
Story and Photos by Jane Pojawa
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asadena’s 35th Occasional DooDah Parade, held last Sunday, became a celebration of life for Scott Finnell, founder and lead singer of celebrated bar band Snotty Scotty and the Hankies. Finnell, a fixture of the DooDah Parade and associated after parties, died on Oct. 16 after a brief, fierce battle with cancer. The Hankie’s irreverent punk covers of classic rock songs were a perfect fit for Pasadena’s do-ityourself anti-Rose Bowl Parade. Although it rained steadily throughout the Southland on Sunday afternoon, the DooDah Parade was spared all but a few drops. The revelers embodied the goofy creative mockery and raw talent that is the hallmark of this venerable local event, which draws thousands of onlookers and participants. Jane Pojawa can be reached at JPOJAWA857@student.glendale.edu
TRIBUTE: The 35th DooDah Parade was marked by the absence of Scott Finnel more often known as Snotty Scotty, above and inset. Ruby Chard, below, DooDah Queen 2016, rocked Colorado Boulevard. with regal abandon. Political commentary ran to some anti-Trump statements but Miss Route 66 with classic squad car, put a lighthearted touch on police brutality. No one resisted arrest.