The Town Council has announced that it has met its fundraising goals for the 53rd annual La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival, “Christmas By The Sea.” But it still needs more people to register to be in the parade, said chairwoman Debbie Dorsee. The options for registering in the parade include entering a classic car, a float or a dedication to a loved one. The deadline to register is Nov. 15 and can be done at visiting www.ljparade.com. Dorsee said the committee was excited and surprised that it raised the approximately $40,000 needed, despite the faltering economy. “We started a bit earlier this year in our fundraising efforts, and it really paid off,” she said. “It was a lot of cold calling and campaigning and we’re very happy with the results. But we don’t want La Jollans to forget that we still do need more donations for future parades and, of course, more people to be involved in the Christmas Parade.” The event is set for 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 5, and will begin at the La Jolla Recreation Center, located at 615 Prospect St. For questions on how to register or be a sponsor, contact Pat Wells at (858) 922-4046.