in the passporter, they suggested the path between asia and africa which is near the end of the parade route. We were there, and while it wasn't deserted, we got a good view and we only walked up a few minutes before. Again there were only people on one side and we got lots of attention - we were near a stand where birds do a show (not sure what the show is about, but a CM kept telling people that they would be sitting in bird poo if they stayed on the stand - they weren't too bothered and just kept standing there)
It's a good parade, and there are lots of 'real' people in it - I wonder how they get chosen?
bev