We are now just over two months away from the 72nd Saint John Santa Claus Parade.

Registration for the annual holiday tradition is now open until noon on Oct. 31.

Organizers said there is a new route at the start of this year’s parade.

It will begin by the cruise ship terminals on Water Street and continue to Saint Patrick Street.

From there, it will follow the traditional route across the viaduct to Main Street North and Lansdowne Avenue.

There are also no registration fees for this year’s parade.