Visions of the Fourth of July Parade
Camp Jabberwocky's prize-winning float featured Jaws.
Camp Jabberwocky's prize-winning float featured Jaws.
On the sidelines, looking to net some candy.
On the sidelines, looking to net some candy.
Mary Poppins made an appearance with the Island Theatre Workshop group.
Mary Poppins made an appearance with the Island Theatre Workshop group.
Brian Ditchfield with the Cinema Circus float.
Brian Ditchfield with the Cinema Circus float.
1855 Edgartown fire department button tub leads the fire brigade.
1855 Edgartown fire department button tub leads the fire brigade.
A pirate washes ashore, Jeremiah McCarthy with Pirate Adventures is on the prowl.
A pirate washes ashore, Jeremiah McCarthy with Pirate Adventures is on the prowl.
It's a generational celebration.
It's a generational celebration.
Little Leaguers added their style.
Little Leaguers added their style.
Steve Ewing leads the Scottish contingent.
Steve Ewing leads the Scottish contingent.
Fall River Colonial Navy band lent a helping hand.
Fall River Colonial Navy band lent a helping hand.
Car door candy delivery from the sheriff of Mayberry.
Car door candy delivery from the sheriff of Mayberry.
They are the champions! State championship girls tennis team definitely deserves a parade.
They are the champions! State championship girls tennis team definitely deserves a parade.
Veteran Skip Tomassian dances to the beat with the Yard dancers.
Veteran Skip Tomassian dances to the beat with the Yard dancers.
The Bay State Band sets a marching tune.
The Bay State Band sets a marching tune.
Brando the dog is parade-ready.
Brando the dog is parade-ready.
Bubble time.
Bubble time.
Claudia and Sara Fuentes.
Claudia and Sara Fuentes.
Great view from the back of classic Volkswagen.
Great view from the back of classic Volkswagen.
Ready, aim, fire!
Ready, aim, fire!
Jurassic Park returns.
Jurassic Park returns.
Extra, extra! Gazette truck comes through.
Extra, extra! Gazette truck comes through.
Alpacas from Island Alpaca in Oak Bluffs.
Alpacas from Island Alpaca in Oak Bluffs.
An odd-looking alpaca.
An odd-looking alpaca.
Camp Jabberwocky float always wows. This year's theme was Hollywood and the movies.
Camp Jabberwocky float always wows. This year's theme was Hollywood and the movies.
Directing Jabberwocky parade performance from the bus.
Directing Jabberwocky parade performance from the bus.
Jabberwocky drummers are in action.
Jabberwocky drummers are in action.
Rocky Balboa makes an appearance.
Rocky Balboa makes an appearance.
Thumbs up for Camp Jabberwocky, once again winner of Best Float.
Thumbs up for Camp Jabberwocky, once again winner of Best Float.
Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Jabberwocky even had popcorn.
Jabberwocky even had popcorn.
Three cheers for the Vineyard Haven band, 150 years old.
Three cheers for the Vineyard Haven band, 150 years old.
mvyradio float sports a familiar Island theme.
mvyradio float sports a familiar Island theme.
Historic flourishes harken back to country's past.
Historic flourishes harken back to country's past.
Crowds are eager to gather candy from passing floats.
Crowds are eager to gather candy from passing floats.
New electric VTA bus is off to a sweet start.
New electric VTA bus is off to a sweet start.
The Martha's Vineyard Sharks, hungry for wins.
The Martha's Vineyard Sharks, hungry for wins.
Dinosaur looks for a nibble — if not on crowd, then some candy.
Dinosaur looks for a nibble — if not on crowd, then some candy.
The Yard is dancing in the streets.
The Yard is dancing in the streets.
Prime picnicking and parade viewing spot at Dr. Fisher House.
Prime picnicking and parade viewing spot at Dr. Fisher House.
Multi-tasking is encouraged.
Multi-tasking is encouraged.
Clearing the way up Main street.
Clearing the way up Main street.
Young parade watcher sports Gazette hat.
Young parade watcher sports Gazette hat.
And so does Eric Hyman.
And so does Eric Hyman.
Big crop of patriotism at the Farm Institute float.
Big crop of patriotism at the Farm Institute float.
Galloping past town hall.
Galloping past town hall.
Streets were packed with floats and parade-goers as the Vineyard celebrated the nation's birthday with the annual Edgartown Fourth of July parade.
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