Members of The Vietnam Veterans of America wave from their float “Freedom Bird,” as it rolls al …

Members of The Vietnam Veterans of America wave from their float "Freedom Bird," as it rolls al ...

Members of The Vietnam Veterans of America wave from their float “Freedom Bird,” as it rolls along in during the 2006 Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade. The float was judged the best in the parade. (Review-Journal File)

The best float winner, The Vietnam Veterans of America “Freedom Bird” float drives through Summerlin during the Fourth of July parade on Tuesday, July 4, 2006. JANE KALINOWSKY/REVIEW-JOURNAL slug:FourthParade