Members of the Shrine Club perform on Bridge Avenue for large crowds Wednesday at the annual Third of July Parade in Albert Lea. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

Members of the Dixieland Pickup Band wave and smile to people in the parade Wednesday. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

Members of Zion Karen Baptist Church participate in the parade Wednesday. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

UPDS dancers perform during the Third of July Parade Wednesday. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

MN Captain Jack Sparrow entertains from aboard a moving ship during the parade. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

Women aboard the Freeborn County Women Veterans float wave to the crowds on Bridge Avenue. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

The Vietnam Veterans of America truck makes its way through the start of the parade Wednesday. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

Albert Lea High School marching bands walks down Bridge Avenue Wednesday during the parade. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

Members of the Albert Lea High School marching band walk in the parade Wednesday. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

Members of the Albert Lea High School marching band walk in the parade Wednesday. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

Freeborn County Republicans wave to parade-goers Wednesday night. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

Participants in the Glenville-Emmons marching band were all smiles as they walked in the parade. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

Accentra Credit Union was one of a few banks to participate in the parade. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

Girls dressed up and walking with walkers participated with Thorne Crest Senior Living Community. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

The Freeborn County DFL make their way down Bridge Avenue Wednesday. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

The Osman Shrine Oriental Band is a favorite of many in the parade. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

Several tractors were a part of the parade with Farm Boy Repair out of Austin. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

Part of the St. John's Lutheran Community float in the parade is decorated to reflect dancing in the streets. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

A marching band from Lake Mills Communiity School performs in the parade. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

Members of the Sunset Saddle Club close the parade Wednesday night. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune