Camp Ground Celebrates the Fourth With 20th Kids' Parade
Stars in Lyla Cwiakala's eyes.
Stars in Lyla Cwiakala's eyes.
Camp Grounders assemble for 20th annual kid's parade with Anders Turner holding his sign.
Camp Grounders assemble for 20th annual kid's parade with Anders Turner holding his sign.
Nicholas Curelli looks dapper in his patriotic hat.
Nicholas Curelli looks dapper in his patriotic hat.
Gabrielle Boucher celebrates America's birthday.
Gabrielle Boucher celebrates America's birthday.
Grand marshals Bob and Jodie Falkenburg lead parade.
Grand marshals Bob and Jodie Falkenburg lead parade.
Banner bearers Hayden Kirkpatrick, Thomas Yuppa and Logan Thompson.
Banner bearers Hayden Kirkpatrick, Thomas Yuppa and Logan Thompson.
Marching band lifts spirits with patriotic tunes.
Marching band lifts spirits with patriotic tunes.
Ryan Cunnigham takes a break on his wheels.
Ryan Cunnigham takes a break on his wheels.
Bob Bogle leads the Camp Ground in singing Star Spangled Banner.
Bob Bogle leads the Camp Ground in singing Star Spangled Banner.
Rowan Turner and Esme Wood with colorful cottages behind.
Rowan Turner and Esme Wood with colorful cottages behind.
Laurel Baker, Olivia Baker, Kaleb Baker, Logan Ellerson and Tyler Ellerson celebrate the Fourth.
Laurel Baker, Olivia Baker, Kaleb Baker, Logan Ellerson and Tyler Ellerson celebrate the Fourth.
Waves for parade marchers from the Upton family.
Waves for parade marchers from the Upton family.
On the day that America celebrates its independence, and Edgartown holds the big parade, another kind of parade streamed through the tiny avenues of the Camp Ground in Oak Bluffs. This year is the 20th anniversary of the kids' parade.
Bob and Jodie Falkenburg launched the parade, riding on a golf cart decked out in red, white and blue. The marching band, composed of volunteer musicians followed close on their heels, with children gaily waving flags marching (and riding bikes) behind.