Headed to Tony's.
Got some pizza and other items by pizza. (sorry, can't remeber wat they were called, but 1 had chicken, one shrimp) Got some Cokes. Food is fine, we aren't too picky. It's not fabulous, but it is fine. I actually enjoyed the chicken and shrimp things.
Grabbed a few desserts, then headed to parade spot about 10:50.
I will say area around Tony's when we got there had open space if you wanted to sit that long. When we headed to our spot it was 2-3 rows deep atleast, all around area. A few small 1 row spots.
We went over and sat in front of giant Xmas tree facing castle. Great spot. DS sat the entire parade, I stood behind him. It was very cool to see the parade coming down MStreet. For our first time (I've been 2 other times, but years ago, so barely remember) I was glad to have the view, and the meal since we missed dinner!
Much better experience this party compared to our Aug
MNSSHP in the heat and my migraine headache.
NO regrets at all!!!!