Community celebrates Algona Days with parade, festivities | PHOTOS

Don “The Reptile King” Riggs has Christine Liljenquist, 5, ride his tortoise, Tank, during the Algona Days and Parade at Matchett Park on Saturday.

Sunny, warm weather and plenty of activities greeted festival goers at the park.

Sun-spangled flags wave along the grand parade route. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter

Sun-spangled flags wave along the grand parade route. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter

A float in the parade makes its way down Milwaukee Boulevard. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter

A float in the parade makes its way down Milwaukee Boulevard. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter

Algona Police Officer Anthony D’Angelo and his son, Nolan, 3, take in the parade. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter

Algona Police Officer Anthony D’Angelo and his son, Nolan, 3, take in the parade. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter

Don “The Reptile King” Riggs has Angelina Puskar, 8, hold his alligator, Lator, during festivities at Algona Days at Matchett Park last Saturday. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter

Don “The Reptile King” Riggs has Angelina Puskar, 8, hold his alligator, Lator, during festivities at Algona Days at Matchett Park last Saturday. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter