Registration for Seaside’s annual Fourth of July parade is now open.

Registration may be done by phoning 503-738-3311, ext. 101 through June 29. Registrants will need to provide contact information and entry details. The number of parade entrants will be limited. The parade line up will be on Necanicum Drive and all entrants must be in line and ready to go by 9:45 a.m.

Since the Fourth is on a Monday, large crowds are expected resulting in traffic delays. Arriving early is strongly suggested. Those entrants not at their assigned position will be put at the end of the parade as space allows.

Entries must be able to negotiate turns onto and off Broadway. Floats cannot be over 40 feet in length, towing vehicle and float combined, and no more than 8 feet wide. A maximum of two vehicles per entry is allowed. If a float or vehicle distributes “goodies” it must be done by someone walking alongside the entry. No goodies or candy may be thrown from the float or vehicle.

The parade starts at 10 a.m. The route is being shortened this year with the start being at the south end of Necanicum. From Necanicum it will turn east on First Avenue, then south on Holladay Drive to Broadway, west to Columbia, east to First Avenue back to Necanicum. Emails with additional parade information and assigned position will be sent out to registered entrants July 1-2.