I thought I had a dedicated post for this info or had it in my Crazy 1 Day Trip report - but I somehow can’t find that trip report now! Hmm.
I’ve brought this up a few times lately, so just want to drop it here for reference in the future -
MNSSHP Parade Hub Spot Technique
I discussed this in another thread a few years ago and just found that when searching, so stole my description from there. (Sorry for any duplication of info, but I know I’ll be able to find this post and reference it more easily.)
Background:
On my crazy 1 day trip, I attended MNSSHP and mostly just wandered checking out ambiance. After one of the sisters shows ended I grabbed a snack and drink and ended up at the hub, so thought I’d wait it out there for the parade. I used the trash can for a table and discovered a good spot hack. The next year I used it again with my family.
When it comes to standing in a crowd, I REALLY prefer to have something to anchor me in place, or people end up shifting you out of your original nice spot over time.
Parade Hub Spot Technique
I think my recent favorite tip now that my kids are older and I think more aware of tactics was when we went to the Halloween Party two summers back. About 35 minutes before the parade was set to come through, I walked my family up to a spot in the hub and shifted them over until they were exactly where I wanted them to be.
I could tell my son was giving off the “what’s the big deal with this spot vs the one I randomly stopped in, dude?” vibe. But then a few minutes later some CMs walked over and installed poles and ropes right next to us, then made everyone else move back behind a line in the pavement.
I pointed out that spot meant NO ONE could be in front of us or even next to us- and the parade would slowly work around the hub and come RIGHT at us. Great for photos! They were suitably impressed.
My view:
A short video of your view from that location.
Also, Caught one of my favorite fireworks photos ever at the Halloween Party.
MNSSHP is terrific and you may even see a unicorn.
