Mermaid Parade

Advantages: Less people in bad weather, GO to the parade, even in rain
Disadvantages: CROWDS, and hardly any view if you arrive after NINE AM

...Here's a review of an attempt to see the Thanksgiving day parade in New York City, (year 2006) . Okay, so here's advice on how to get a better view of the parade for NEXT YEAR: 1. Arrive MORE THAN EARLY. We were told that some of the high school bands arrived there at around three or four AM that morning. And, we asked them about how many people were there at that time. They said there were hundreds and hundreds of people. So, arrive at three AM if possible or four am if you want the BEST look at the parade. 2. Bring your own snacks and drinks because once you are in your SPACE at the parade, you won't get to leave there until the parade is over. You are literally LOCKED into your space because people are shoulder to shoulder behind the blue police lines (blue wooden barracades). 3. Try not to let the little... Read review

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Advantages: A must see if you're there
Disadvantages: not much to look at

...I would love to visit all the capital cities of Europe, so naturally, last October, when I was given the opportunity to go to Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, I grabbed it with open hands! I have always loved Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales, so with Copenhagen once being his home, I was absolutely delighted to be going. The Little Mermaid was one of the first attractions we visited because we really wanted to see it and we were only there for four days. We didn't realise when we first set off but The Little Mermaid was quite a long distance from our hotel. It must have taken a good 45 minutes to walk there. (Granted, we probably weren't walking very fast, but all the same!). We walked along the edge of the river most of the way there expecting to see it every 5 minutes we walked! We took in the beautiful scenery... Read review

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Advantages: Very cheap + its that cold you get to Micky D's for opening
Disadvantages: Bit drafty + bit wet

...The Love Parade in Leeds what an event. The music was great, the drink was flowing what more could you want? Cheap accomodation? No problem. When the music's stopped and your out of energy where better to rest your sleepy head than a cardboard box in a field. First you have to go to one of those stalls which ripped you off charging £3.00 for a burger and wait for them to throw a box or two out the back. Then nick it, they won't mind it's less rubbish for them. You then find a bit of shelter and a nice tree to prop yourself up against. The last thing you have to do is hide your money. Happy camping. The love Parade was great if it's on again next year you can't miss it.... Read review

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