An inflatable bounce house and slide was set up Wednesday for the beach luau. – Colleen Harrison/Albert Lea Tribune

The event hosted a sand castle-building contest. – Colleen Harrison/Albert Lea Tribune

A hula hoop contest was one of a number of activities at the beach luau Wednesday put on by the Albert Lea Parks and Recreation Department. – Colleen Harrison/Albert Lea Tribune

Beanbag games were available during Wednesday’s beach luau. – Colleen Harrison/Albert Lea Tribune