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These Doo Dah participants, dressed as Audra Lindley's character Mrs. Roper from the show "Three's Company," are purportedly part of an "International Order of Mrs. Roper." Not pictured: dozens of other Mrs. Ropers.If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less.
In that spirit, the costumes this year ran the full gamut, from furries on longboards to a"long horse" made up of over a dozen people. As per the parade's traditions, parade-goers threw tortillas at the floats, though this is no longer encouraged by the organizers due to littering concerns. It's hard to make out in this photo, but that sign says "long horse." If you couldn't tell from the costume.It wasn't just about the looks, though: Performers trotted along the parade route too. A bagpipe band kicked off the parade playing traditional bagpipe tunes mashed up with"Camptown Races" — the latter song gave the parade its name, of course.
Some parade entrants had dozens of people, and others were lone wolves, like this "ultimate peace hippie from the 60s."Right now, you can help protect LAist's mission to provide local reporting to all in our community. Donate for the first time or increase your monthly donation to have a positive impact on your ability to access independent and trusted journalism.
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