Edgartown Celebrates Fourth of July Day Late but In Style
Lily Palazzolo of Metheun, dressed in her 5th of July best, and father Bryan stake out a prime spot on Main street before the parade.
Lily Palazzolo of Metheun, dressed in her 5th of July best, and father Bryan stake out a prime spot on Main street before the parade.
Simba the Puli and owner Shira Bleicher make friends before the parade.
Simba the Puli and owner Shira Bleicher make friends before the parade.
Veterans wave to the crowd along the parade route.
Veterans wave to the crowd along the parade route.
No parade is complete without a skateboarding lobster.
No parade is complete without a skateboarding lobster.
Felix Neck paraded a Lorax-themed float.
Felix Neck paraded a Lorax-themed float.
Martha's Vineyard Youth Hockey earned Most Patriotic.
Martha's Vineyard Youth Hockey earned Most Patriotic.
Camp Jabberwocky's float featured Sneetches.
Camp Jabberwocky's float featured Sneetches.
Andre Perkins and Evelyn Priestly, visiting from central Massachusetts, had prime seats.
Andre Perkins and Evelyn Priestly, visiting from central Massachusetts, had prime seats.
Remy Perry brought her miniature horse Ruby.
Remy Perry brought her miniature horse Ruby.
Color-coordinated sneakers on board the Vineyard Haven Band's float.
Color-coordinated sneakers on board the Vineyard Haven Band's float.
Excited children scoop up loot from floats.
Excited children scoop up loot from floats.
Kids play in downpour from fire hose at end of parade.
Kids play in downpour from fire hose at end of parade.
Parade goers lined Edgartown's downtown streets and cheered the assemblage of patriotic floats, cars organizations and animals a day late but just as excited as if it still were the Fourth of July.