Originally Posted By invisiblevi HI there. We'll be at DLR Nov 19-22, and are really looking forward to seeing the parade and fireworks/snow. How early do you need to get a seat for these to get a decent view? We don't need a "perfect" view, and with 2 and 5 year old boys, we won't be able to endure too long a sit in one place. On the 19th, we have dinner PS at Carnation Cafe at 5:10 - is that a good place to see the parade? Is there particular seating we can ask for that gives a good parade view? Is it reasonable to think that we would be able to occupy the table from 5:10 until the parade starts at 6:30 (for dinner for six plus dessert if that stretches it out)? I certainly don't want to be rude about hanging out there. For the fireworks, where is the best location to get a last minute seat (within 30 min of start) and still have a decent view with good snowfall (my 5 year old is really excited about the snow)? Thanks a lot!
Originally Posted By Darkbeer I would find a place on the middle of Main Street, around the Penny Arcade if possible. If it is similar to the version 2 years ago, there will be mainly high level fireworks, so no need to see the castle, and the lighting on Main Street makes the snow effect look the best.
Originally Posted By dlkozy The parade time (I believe) is the step off time-not the time it will be coming past Carnation so you would be tying up that table for 2 hours-so yeah, I wouldn't be too happy waiting for a table behind ya. And people will be standing on the sidewalk directly in front of the restaurant watching the parade too so little people will not be able to see through them. I agree with Darkbeer-right around Penny Arcade is a great location.
