The New Ulm Battery up Jefferson Street during the tail end of the Bavarian Blast parade. Photo by Clay Schuldt

The youngest Bavarian Blast attendees dance with with some of the more colorful characters at Bavarian Blast. Photo by Clay Schuldt

A pyramid of plastic cups was erected under the big tent at Bavarian Blast Saturday. The pyramid was formed by fest goers Carly Olson, Owen Castleman, Ian Scholten, Corey Peck, Morgan Luhring, Quinten Forst, Jenna Olson and Emily Olson. The 16 level tower managed to stay standing until the closing band “The Hype” took the stage. Photo by Meredith Schladweiler

Dugan, the bass player for “The Hype” points to the crowd during Saturday’s final performance at Bavarian Blast. “The Hype” performed the biggest glam rock hits of the ‘80s, including songs from Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, Poison, Bon Jovi and Aerosmith. (photo by Clay Schuldt)

Three-year-old Cayde Rynearson of Mankato meets with the Narren of New Ulm during Bavarian Blast weekend. Photo by Clay Schuldt

Miss New Ulm Evie Mages (right) and her princesses KayLee Evans (center) and Naomi Friese (left) wave to the crowds from the top of New Ulm Fire Department ladder truck during the Bavarian Blast parade. Photo by Clay Schuldt

The Narren of New Ulm travel the Bavarian Blast parade Sunday on foot, by trailer and by bicycle. Photo by Clay Schuldt

Minnesota Music Hall of Famers Mollie B (right) and Dan Witucki (left) held a Polka Church Service Sunday morning at the Brown County Fairgrounds. Photo by Adam Towles

Attendees of Sunday’s Polka Church Service “pass the peace” by shaking hands with other members of the congregation. Photo by Adam Towles