Island Kicks Into Gear for Holiday Weekend
Patriotic tableau on an Island porch.
Patriotic tableau on an Island porch.
Getting a good view of the action from the Oak Bluffs boardwalk.
Getting a good view of the action from the Oak Bluffs boardwalk.
Roses are bursting forth in downtown Edgartown.
Roses are bursting forth in downtown Edgartown.
What says summer more than flying a kite in Ocean Park.
What says summer more than flying a kite in Ocean Park.
Socially distanced lunch at the Right Fork Diner.
Socially distanced lunch at the Right Fork Diner.
Vineyard Haven harbor is filling up.
Vineyard Haven harbor is filling up.
Downtown sidewalks are full of shoppers.
Downtown sidewalks are full of shoppers.
Lifeguards keep watch on State Beach.
Lifeguards keep watch on State Beach.
Cleaning the lantern glass in preperation of the holiday weekend.
Cleaning the lantern glass in preperation of the holiday weekend.
Dog days of summer.
Dog days of summer.
Martha's Vineyard Shipyard has been busy loading boats into the water.
Martha's Vineyard Shipyard has been busy loading boats into the water.
Jetskiers buzz through Sengekontacket.
Jetskiers buzz through Sengekontacket.
Patience is needed when the Island gets crowded.
Patience is needed when the Island gets crowded.
Casting a line off the Oak Bluffs Fish Pier.
Casting a line off the Oak Bluffs Fish Pier.
Symbol of respect in Vineyard Haven's Veterans Park.
Symbol of respect in Vineyard Haven's Veterans Park.
When the breeze kicks up the sailboats head out.
When the breeze kicks up the sailboats head out.
Island fences are draped with bunting, hydrangea and roses are in bloom and flags are flying. It's the Fourth of July holiday and the Vineyard is abuzz with visitors.