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A parade for patriots

Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman greeted more than 50 motorcyclists led by Mayor Pro Tem Stavros S. Anthony as they roared under a huge American flag that hung above Clark Avenue in front of city hall.

An American flag flies in front of Las Vegas City Hall during the 2014 Patriot Tour in Las Vegas Monday, July 21, 2014. The tour, hosted by the nonprofit organization Nation of Patriots, travels the country raising funds for wounded veterans. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Motorcyclists arrive at Las Vegas City Hall during the 2014 Patriot Tour in Las Vegas Monday, July 21, 2014. The tour, hosted by the nonprofit organization Nation of Patriots, travels the country raising funds for wounded veterans. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

A motorcyclist stands in front of Las Vegas City Hall during the 2014 Patriot Tour in Las Vegas Monday, July 21, 2014. The tour, hosted by the nonprofit organization Nation of Patriots, travels the country raising funds for wounded veterans. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman, center, arrives to make a speech at Las Vegas City Hall during the 2014 Patriot Tour in Las Vegas Monday, July 21, 2014. The tour, hosted by the nonprofit organization Nation of Patriots, travels the country raising funds for wounded veterans. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman speaks during the 2014 Patriot Tour at Las Vegas City Hall in Las Vegas Monday, July 21, 2014. The tour, hosted by the nonprofit organization Nation of Patriots, travels the country raising funds for wounded veterans. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

People gather during the 2014 Patriot Tour at Las Vegas City Hall in Las Vegas Monday, July 21, 2014. The tour, hosted by the nonprofit organization Nation of Patriots, travels the country raising funds for wounded veterans. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Motorcyclists leave Las Vegas City Hall following the 2014 Patriot Tour event in Las Vegas Monday, July 21, 2014. The tour, hosted by the nonprofit organization Nation of Patriots, travels the country raising funds for wounded veterans. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Motorcyclists arrive at Las Vegas City Hall during the 2014 Patriot Tour event in Las Vegas Monday, July 21, 2014. The tour, hosted by the nonprofit organization Nation of Patriots, travels the country raising funds for wounded veterans. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Flag bear Bruce Murphy arrives at Las Vegas City Hall during the 2014 Patriot Tour in Las Vegas Monday, July 21, 2014. The tour, hosted by the nonprofit organization Nation of Patriots, travels the country raising funds for wounded veterans. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Toni Bianchi looks up to Las Vegas City Hall during the 2014 Patriot Tour event in Las Vegas Monday, July 21, 2014. The tour, hosted by the nonprofit organization Nation of Patriots, travels the country raising funds for wounded veterans. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman looks up to an American flag during the 2014 Patriot Tour at Las Vegas City Hall in Las Vegas Monday, July 21, 2014. The tour, hosted by the nonprofit organization Nation of Patriots, travels the country raising funds for wounded veterans. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

William Ever, maintenance carpenter for the City of Las Vegas, left, and flag bearer Bruce Murphy, get ready to raise the American flag at Las Vegas City Hall during the 2014 Patriot Tour in Las Vegas Monday, July 21, 2014. The tour, hosted by the nonprofit organization Nation of Patriots, travels the country raising funds for wounded veterans. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

People take pictures during the national anthem during the 2014 Patriot Tour at Las Vegas City Hall in Las Vegas Monday, July 21, 2014. The tour, hosted by the nonprofit organization Nation of Patriots, travels the country raising funds for wounded veterans. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

City of Las Vegas Mayor Pro Tem Stavros Anthony speaks during the 2014 Patriot Tour at Las Vegas City Hall in Las Vegas Monday, July 21, 2014. The tour, hosted by the nonprofit organization Nation of Patriots, travels the country raising funds for wounded veterans. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal)