(La Porte County, IN) - A parade of motorcycles made its way through La Porte County this week paying tribute to military veterans.

The 21st Annual National Veterans Awareness Ride (NVAR) began in Auburn, California on May 13 and ended Saturday in Washington, D.C. The group organizes a ride every year to remember, honor and support veterans and those currently serving in all branches of the military. Along the way, they accomplish three goals: visiting veterans’ homes and hospitals, participating in memorial services, and visiting schools to promote patriotism.

According to the NVAR itinerary, they rolled into Michigan City on Tuesday afternoon, enjoying dinner at the Wall Gang headquarters. Early Wednesday morning, the bikers made brief stops at Westville and West Central schools, before heading for the Indiana Veterans’ Home in West Lafayette, then east into Ohio.

As the riders travelled south through La Porte County, 12 members of the Sheriff’s Department staffed and cleared major intersections along US 421.
For more information about the ride, visit https://nvao.us/sitrepblogs/theride.php.