Originally Posted By Tandelothien Hi Everyone, We will be at DCA on the 3rd Sept. which I believe is the last night of the EP. We've already made reservations at the Wine Country Trattoria with a parade view but, as this may be our only chane to ever see the parade, I am starting to worry that we won't see the parade very well. Has anyone watched the parade this way before, or would we be better off getting a spot along the parade route especially as we would like to take photos and video? Sorry for the long post and thank you for all your help.
Originally Posted By lauriesk Personally I would find a front row seat on the parade route to take pictures. That way you won't get any heads and can get up front and center ofthe smaller vehicles and performers. You can always get ressies at the resturant but if this is going to be probably your only chance to view the parade an upfront seat is a must. IMHO!
Originally Posted By Tandelothien Thank you very much lauriesk, the parade was more important than where we eat so I might take your advice
Originally Posted By 8 ilovemickey 8 I have never eaten there during the parade but I have heard multiple people on here comment on how much they liked it. So much so that we are going to do it for our next trip. Hopefully those people are able to post a better description for you.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss The view for parades from the Trattoria is great, but as I recall the stone wall is thick and somewhat high; everyone in your party would either need to move their chairs to the wall, or stand at the wall in order to see.
Originally Posted By 8 ilovemickey 8 Now that I think about it I think were talking about the Vineyard Room not the Trattoria.
Originally Posted By Tandelothien Thanks trekkeruss, now I'm definately staking a place along the parade route
