We stopped for most of the parades at Disney because they were both a lot younger. Disney does do a great job with them, however. I liked the night show at Epcot as well. The Magic Kingdom parade, fireworks and Tinkerbell on the wire 80 feet up was something I will always remember.
Funny, "The Year to be Here" was Disneyland Paris' 5th annyversary slogan in 1997!