Third of July Parade Grand Marshal Lupe Gasca waves in the parade Sunday evening. Photo courtesy Laura Mae Photography

Deanna Leudtke participates at the start of the parade Sunday. Photo courtesy Laura Mae Photography

Vietnam Veterans wave on a float Sunday during the Third of July Parade. Photo courtesy Laura Mae Photography

Albert Lea Mayoral candidate Rich Murray talks with parade-goers Sunday evening on Bridge Avenue in Albert Lea. Photo courtesy Laura Mae Photography

DFL District 23A candidate Mary Hinnenkamp waves to parade-goers Sunday during the Third of July Parade. Photo courtesy Laura Mae Photography

The Albert Lea Fire Department collected money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in the annual Fill the Boot campaign during the parade. Photo courtesy Laura Mae Photography

Children wave out of an Albert Lea Fiire Rescue truck Sunday. Photo courtesy Laura Mae Photography

A child smiles out of a truck with T&W Towing. Photo courtesy Laura Mae Photography

Freeborn County Sheriff candidate Ryan Shea talks to people in the parade. Photo courtesy Laura Mae Photography

Freeborn County Sheriff candidate Jeff Strom waves in the parade. Photo courtesy Laura Mae Photography

Dale Glazier, a candidate for Freeborn County sheriff, walks during the parade Saturday. Photo courtesy Laura Mae Photography

Walkers with North Bridge Auto Plaza hand out freezies during the parade. Photo courtesy Laura Mae Photography

Miss Minnesota International 2022. Kaylee Kalbow waves during the parade Sunday. Photo courtesy Laura Mae Photography

Members of the Albert Lea Marching Band come down Bridge Avenue during the parade in 2022. Photo courtesy Laura Mae Photography

Members of the Albert Lea Marching Band come through the parade Sunday on Bridge Avenue. Photo courtesy Laura Mae Photography

A member of the color guard with the Albert Lea Marching Band smiles as she walks in the parade Sunday. Photo courtesy Laura Mae Photography

A clown with Rochester Merry Medics rides during the Third of July Parade Sunday. Photo courtesy Laura Mae Photography