We have gone every year for 8 years now! We love it! It is nice because they only allow a certain number to buy tix, so it is not that crowded! I recommend seeing the parade the later time, and go do all of the rides first. Once you have seen the parade, you can skip it every year after that!! It has been the same parade for years! It is part of our family tradition, and I can't imagine missing it! :)