Maddilyn Behle stays close to the curb while collecting parade candy. - Kelly Wassenberg/Albert Lea Tribune

More than candy was given out during the Morin Lake Days parade. Volunteers handed out flowers during the event. - Kelly Wassenberg/Albert Lea Tribune

People weren't the only participants in the parade. A few canines made appearances as well. - Kelly Wassenberg/Albert Lea Tribune

While the canoe races were canceled and other events closed early, Amelia Behle was prepared for the Morin Lake Days Parade to go on as scheduled. The rain began to subside as the parade started. - Kelly Wassenberg/Albert Lea Tribune

Freeborn County Sheriff Kurt Freitag walked in the Morin Lake Days Parade on Saturday. - Kelly Wassenberg/Albert Lea Tribune

With the wet weather letting up just as the parade started, some candy throwers had to improvise on the best way to stay dry, including this girl who rested on a sleeping bag while riding on the Geneva Lumber Co. truck. - Kelly Wassenberg/Albert Lea Tribune

Children of all ages helped toss candy out into the street to eager parade-goers. - Kelly Wassenberg/Albert Lea Tribune

"A Shiver Runs Through It" author Dave Gehrke signed copies of his book and read a few excerpts during the Lions Club pie and ice cream social Saturday at Alden City Hall. Gehrke was a columnist for the Alden Advance at one time and now lives in Sleepy Eye. - Kelly Wassenberg/Albert Lea Tribune

Kristen Schlauderhaff, Betty Steele and Barbara Carlson had the chance to visit during the Lions Club pie and ice cream social on Saturday in Alden. - Kelly Wassenberg/Albert Lea Tribune