Colorful Sky, Large Crowds at Oak Bluffs Fireworks
Seaview avenue was closed to traffic Friday afternoon but full of pedestrians headed to town.
Seaview avenue was closed to traffic Friday afternoon but full of pedestrians headed to town.
People began reserving spots in Ocean Park early Friday afternoon.
People began reserving spots in Ocean Park early Friday afternoon.
Vineyard Haven Band set the mood, performing old favorites from Ocean Park bandstand.
Vineyard Haven Band set the mood, performing old favorites from Ocean Park bandstand.
Police blocked off Seaview avenue extension, where First Family watched the fireworks show.
Police blocked off Seaview avenue extension, where First Family watched the fireworks show.
Ready for the show.
Ready for the show.
Annual show heralds end of peak summer season.
Annual show heralds end of peak summer season.
All eyes on the sky above Nantucket Sound.
All eyes on the sky above Nantucket Sound.
Crowd braved droplets of rain as the show went on.
Crowd braved droplets of rain as the show went on.
Some fireworks brought oohs, aahs and applause.
Some fireworks brought oohs, aahs and applause.
Crowd cheered the grand finale before heading home.
Crowd cheered the grand finale before heading home.
After fireworks, band played on Ocean Park porch.
After fireworks, band played on Ocean Park porch.
Eager onlookers started saving their spots in Ocean Park early Friday afternoon. And the annual Oak Bluffs fireworks show Friday night did not disappoint. The Vineyard Haven band set the mood, and after the lights in Ocean Park went dark, the sky over Nantucket Sound was ablaze with pyrotechnics of all colors and variety. The display lasted 25 minutes.