Riders salute the flag as Andrew Schwarz sings the national anthem during the ceremony Saturday afternoon. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

Riders with the 2023 Patriot Tour turn onto Broadway Avenue under the American flag flown by the Albert Lea Fire Department as they approach the North Broadway parking lot. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

Riders park their bikes in the North Broadway parking lot as they prepare for a ceremony Saturday afternoon. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

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Members of the American Legion Honor Guard take part in a flag-folding ceremony Saturday afternoon during the ceremony. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

Members of the American Legion Honor Guard take part in a flag-folding ceremony Saturday afternoon during the ceremony. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

Members of the American Legion Honor Guard take part in a flag-folding ceremony Saturday afternoon during the ceremony. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

Flag bearer Dave Sidler presents a flag and duties for the flag bearer on the next stint of the ride during the ceremony. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

District 23A Rep. Peggy Bennett speaks during the event in Albert Lea. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

Albert Lea Mayor Rich Murray speaks during the ceremony in Albert Lea, recognizing the day as Nation of Patriots Day. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

American Legion Riders members stand during the ceremony in the North Broadway parking lot Saturday afternoon. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune