In a packed caucus of this year’s Doo Dah Queen Tryouts, Malibu resident with an avid interest in landscaping, ecology, water conservation, and all things Doo Dah, was selected to reign as this year’s parade monarch. The new queen won over 30 judges with her rap performance with a doo-wop twist. She tried out with her band of followers as Ruby Chard and the FungGuys.
Meg Cole has been in every Doo Dah Parade going back to 1978. She was a good friend of Snotty Scotty and the band (Snotty Scotty and The Hankies) through all those years. All agreed she was a most fitting choice for queen as we celebrate the life of John Scott Finnell, a beloved musician, bandleader and showman who passed away this month.
Upon receiving the royal nod, Meg appreciated the artistry in her crown, with images of Snotty Scotty and his guitar all over it. She said “I was having so many warm memories all over the place. It makes me so happy.”
Many more Queen Hopefuls threw their hats in the ring and provided hours of raucous entertainment to the audience packing into the American Legion hall. These include first runner up – Crystal Lightner, “Crystal The Undecided,” second runners up tie – Henry the Pampered Pooch and Princess Heather, tied with Marnie Angel Brown, “Angel the Weenie Slinger,” third runner up – Kelly Weber, “Kelly Xexchron.” Other contestants included The Recorder Guy, Hot Devil, Hillary, Ms. Pin-Up and Ms. Lizard Route 66, Mark Mars, BANE, among others.
All the Queen contestants will be seen again as part of the Queen’s Royal Court at the 39th Pasadena Doo Dah Parade taking place on Sunday, Nov. 20 in East Pasadena. The Parade, known as the twisted sister of Pasadena’s more traditional Rose Parade, steps off at 11 a.m., is always free-of-charge to the public.
