GALLERY AND VIDEO: Everyone Loves a Parade in Albertville
Albertville Friendly City Days' Grand Parade drew thousands to the community Sunday afternoon. Here's a host of photos, and your award-winners.
The day started drearily Sunday, but by the end of the Albertville Friendly City Days Grand Parade, the community festival had worked its magic again.
"I don't remember the last time it rained on the day of the parade," said this year's chairman, LeRoy Berning. "We've been pretty lucky."
Clouds moved out, and the parade rolled on.
This year's parade winners:
MARCHING BAND WINNERS
1st - Elk River-Zimmerman-Rogers (District 728)
2nd - Milaca
3rd - Champlin Park
VISITING ROYALTY FLOATS
1st - Buffalo Days
2nd - Montrose Royalty
3rd - Glenwood Waterama
COMMUNITY FLOAT
1st - Ditto's Bar, St. Michael
2nd - American Legion Post 567 Vietman Veterans
3rd - " Ride for Life" - In memory of Chad Smith
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9:30 pm on Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Parades are fun however it would be nice if people could be reminded of a few simple things to make the experience better
Kids riding bikes down the middle of a parade route is not a good idea.
Teenagers grabbing candy away from much younger children essentially not giving them a chance.
People walking down parade route after their portion is over. It seems rude.
Am I alone on this?