The Pacific Beach Holiday Parade is in dire need of funding this year, and unless $10,000 can be raised by Oct. 16, the Parade Committee will likely cancel the event. If the $10,000 goal is met by Oct. 16, the committee will continue planning the parade, but more funds will need to be raised to ensure that the event can be held. The parade is entirely dependent on donations and sponsorships, said Sara Berns of Discover Pacific Beach. So far, the Pacific Beach Town Council has come forward with a donation that will help, but more is needed, Berns said. “We understand that the economy is what it is this year and this is just one of these events that the community loves and we love, but it’s not an event that pays for itself,” she said. This year’s parade is scheduled for Dec. 13 and the theme is “Holiday Classics.” Any individual or organization wishing to make a donation, become a parade sponsor or suggest a fundraising event may contact Discover Pacific Beach, (858) 273-3303, or e-mail [email protected]. The Parade Committee is still looking for more parade entries, Berns said. Entry forms may be downloaded at pbholidayparade.com.