The Mandan Jaycees Fourth of July Parade is accepting parade entries online at www.mandanparade.com.

Parade entries are encouraged to decorate in accordance with the theme, which this year is "And the Beat Goes On." All entries must be decorated and each entry will be judged. A $400 cash prize and a traveling trophy will be awarded for first place in each of these categories: Best Interpretation of the Theme, Most Unique Design and Best Overall Design.

Entry fees for the Mandan Jaycees Parade is $35 if submitted before June 1. Entries received after June 1 will be charged a $25 late fee in addition ($60 total). Parade entries will not be confirmed until the entry fee is remitted. Entry fees should be made payable to the Mandan Jaycees, P.O. Box 233, Mandan, ND 58554; credit cards are not accepted.

For more information, e-mail info@;mandanparade.com or call 667-6303.