Island Police and Fire Departments Honor Front Line Workers
Some joy on a sunny day.
Some joy on a sunny day.
Fire trucks and police cruisers assemble at the Edgartown School.
Fire trucks and police cruisers assemble at the Edgartown School.
People on the front line such as grocery workers were saluted.
People on the front line such as grocery workers were saluted.
State police, Coast Guard, and Sheriff's department also participated.
State police, Coast Guard, and Sheriff's department also participated.
Parades are always an family affair.
Parades are always an family affair.
Former Edgartown fire chief Peter Shemeth and wife Nancy watch proceedings.
Former Edgartown fire chief Peter Shemeth and wife Nancy watch proceedings.
Hospital workers greet parade out front.
Hospital workers greet parade out front.
“They are essential workers in this pandemic.”
“They are essential workers in this pandemic.”
Parade traveled from Edgartown to the hospital in Oak Bluffs and on to Vineyard Haven.
Parade traveled from Edgartown to the hospital in Oak Bluffs and on to Vineyard Haven.
Parade continued onward toward Cronig's.
Parade continued onward toward Cronig's.
Led by cruisers and trucks from all six police, fire and EMS departments, front line workers from the hospital and grocery stores were celebrated during an afternoon parade across down Island.