Charles Phoenix was the grand marshal of the 2009 Pasadena Doo Dah Parade, billed as the twisted sister of the Rose Parade. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
A member of the Burka Baton Drill Team shows some leg during the parade. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
Vicious Ness of the OC Roller Girls gets down and dirty on her skates. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
Odie Angle of the Wild Weiners struts his stuff. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
Even some in the crowd dressed up for the occasion. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)