2017 American Legion Convention Parade

American Legion National Commander Charles Schmidt waves to the crowd during a parade in downtown Reno, Nev. on Sunday, August 20, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.
American Legion National Commander Charles Schmidt waves to the crowd during a parade in downtown Reno, Nev. on Sunday, August 20, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.
Past National Vice Commander Doug Haggan carries an American flag in the American Legion parade through downtown Reno, Nev. on Sunday, August 20, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.
Past National Vice Commander Doug Haggan carries an American flag in the American Legion parade through downtown Reno, Nev. on Sunday, August 20, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.
American Legion National Commander Charles Schmidt salutes as the parade passes the viewing booth in downtown Reno, Nev. on Sunday, August 20, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.
American Legion National Commander Charles Schmidt salutes as the parade passes the viewing booth in downtown Reno, Nev. on Sunday, August 20, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.
William Williams from squad 29 in Oregon hands out American flags to people watching the parade through downtown Reno, Nev. on Sunday, August 20, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.
William Williams from squad 29 in Oregon hands out American flags to people watching the parade through downtown Reno, Nev. on Sunday, August 20, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.
Thomas Lance, age 8, waves a flag as members of the Legion family pass in the American Legion parade through downtown Reno, Nev. on Sunday, August 20, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.
Thomas Lance, age 8, waves a flag as members of the Legion family pass in the American Legion parade through downtown Reno, Nev. on Sunday, August 20, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.
Mary Cauthan, the Auxiliary Department President of Louisiana throws beads to people watching the parade through downtown Reno, Nev. on Sunday, August 20, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.
Mary Cauthan, the Auxiliary Department President of Louisiana throws beads to people watching the parade through downtown Reno, Nev. on Sunday, August 20, 2017. Photo by Clay Lomneth / The American Legion.