There will be no Doo Dah Day this year. The nonprofit Light Bringer Project that owns the irreverent send-up of the Rose Parade said the Eaton and Palisades fires and concerns about education cuts prompted the decision.

Proceeds from the Doo Dah Parade , celebrating what would have been its 45th year, supports Light Bringer’s arts and education programs. So while the quirky, satirical, no-holds-barred celebration of all things unconventional boasts many a clever take on life, organizers said they also had to be fiscally smart about helping underserved Pasadena students.

“The wildfire crisis and other uncertainties have placed stress on our school programs in several ways,” said Patricia Hurley, the nonprofit’s managing director. “However, we’re determined to stay vital to those we serv

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