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Large crowds gathered on the sidewalks and curbs of Luverne’s Main Street Saturday morning for the 38th Annual Buffalo Days Parade, which boasted more than 45 entries and more than enough candy to go around. The fun continued into the afternoon with the Buffalo Days Expo at the Courthouse Square, a change in recent years from the traditional Arts in the Park at the city park, which is less accessible for vendors and visitors. Happy smiles and brightly colored parade entries and expo vendors more than offset dark clouds and intermittent sprinkles that persisted through the Buffalo Days weekend. The only event affected by weather was Tales from the Graves, which moved indoors Sunday from the Maplewood Cemetery to the Downtown History Center, which may become the venue for future Tales, due to its accessibility and appropriate historic backdrop.
Intermittent sprinkles weren’t enough to dampen the festive atmosphere of Friday Night’s Classic Car Cruise-In, the official start to Luverne’s Buffalo Days Celebration weekend. More than 200 auto enthusiasts participated and hundreds more came downtown to appreciate the classic, collectible and unique automobiles and to enjoy live music, outdoor dining and other festivities.