We did the first parade. We arrived at flagpole a few minutes before the headless horseman came.
We did not do desserts before. We did rides until 9, then headed down.
We did parade view, followed CM along back way to terrace, grabbed a couple plates of desserts, a couple drinks each, and then the fireworks started shortly after.
The CM gave us a great table, no overhang blocking fireworks. We were a party of 4, but our table was actually for 6. There were a couple of tables for 2 available at rail. There may have been more tables open, but our CM had us laughing so I didn't pay attention.
Now, I did hear a group yelling at a CM because their table was taken. I assume it was a group that went to the dessert party and then left for the parade and then came back. It was a bit of an ordeal, but the CMs set up a table for them. I was worried we had their table, but we didn't, thank goodness!!