You might be able to catch a glimpse of the parade from the Contemporary, park view side. However, the barges are designed to face the resort the parade is at, so the better view from the Contemporary would be the Bay Lake side.
Originally posted by goofyfordisney Does anyone know if you can see the boat light parade from the Contemporary Tower with a Park View (I think that 7 seas lagoon)
I haven't stayed at the Contemporary for several years. but the last time I stayed it was in a tower/MK view room, and if my memory is working correctly, we were able to see the boat light parade just fine. They may have changed it (as WDW is wont to do) so don't get too angry if I'm wrong!!