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December 4, 2008

Summerlin Patriotic Parade

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Eileen Metcalfe paints the American flag on her son, Casey's, face while waiting for the Summerlin Patriotic Parade to start on July 4.

Eileen Metcalfe paints the American flag on her son, Casey's, face while waiting for the Summerlin Patriotic Parade to start on July 4. View photo »

Members of Girl Scout Troop 574 wade in the water and play in sand on a float in the Summerlin Patriotic Parade on July 4.

Members of Girl Scout Troop 574 wade in the water and play in sand on a float in the Summerlin Patriotic Parade on July 4. View photo »

Dressed for the occasion, Amber, a Great Dane, came out for the Summerlin Patriotic Parade for the eighth year in a row.

Dressed for the occasion, Amber, a Great Dane, came out for the Summerlin Patriotic Parade for the eighth year in a row. View photo »

While waiting for the Summerlin Patriotic Parade to begin, Tom Johnson spins his daughter, Savannah, in the Streets on July 4.

While waiting for the Summerlin Patriotic Parade to begin, Tom Johnson spins his daughter, Savannah, in the Streets on July 4. View photo »

Members of the Vegas Vanguard percussion ensemble drum out a beat during the Summerlin Patriotic Parade on July 4.

Members of the Vegas Vanguard percussion ensemble drum out a beat during the Summerlin Patriotic Parade on July 4. View photo »

The Boy Scouts of America from the Big Horn District march in the Summerlin Patriotic Parade with a large American flag on July 4.

The Boy Scouts of America from the Big Horn District march in the Summerlin Patriotic Parade with a large American flag on July 4. View photo »

Summerlin residents line the streets to watch the Summerlin Patriotic Parade on July 4.

Summerlin residents line the streets to watch the Summerlin Patriotic Parade on July 4. View photo »

Megan Lick, 21 months, kisses her mother, Tristen, during the Summerlin Patriotic Parade on July 4.

Megan Lick, 21 months, kisses her mother, Tristen, during the Summerlin Patriotic Parade on July 4. View photo »

An eagle balloon flies above Hutchison and Steffen Attorneys during the Summerlin Patriotic Parade on July 4.

An eagle balloon flies above Hutchison and Steffen Attorneys during the Summerlin Patriotic Parade on July 4. View photo »

Lucia Hakans, 4, waves her flag with excitement during the Summerlin Patriotic Parade on July 4.

Lucia Hakans, 4, waves her flag with excitement during the Summerlin Patriotic Parade on July 4. View photo »

Hailee Horton carries a string of balloons during the Summerlin Patriotic Parade on July 4.

Hailee Horton carries a string of balloons during the Summerlin Patriotic Parade on July 4. View photo »

John Rotchman plays the Mad Hatter on the Summerlin Council's float in the Summerlin Patriotic Parade on July 4.

John Rotchman plays the Mad Hatter on the Summerlin Council's float in the Summerlin Patriotic Parade on July 4. View photo »

Fri, Jul 4, 2008 (4:16 p.m.)

More than 35,000 spectators turned out Friday morning for the Summerlin Patriotic Parade.

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