Well worth the effort. 2 of our group were in the actual parade last yar, being members of the TVR club. The best bit was the passenger in the Taimar, when asked by the mad French compare if he had anything to say shouted "Come on, England!" Very patriotic young man. THe dignatries didn't looked too impressed.
The other added bonus is you get to chat to the Hawian Tropic girls, although the conversation does tend to centre around chant of "show us your t**S"