Scenes From Independence Day on Martha's Vineyard

Old glory is flying around the Island today.
Old glory is flying around the Island today.
Ray Ewing
Old glory is flying around the Island today.
Old glory is flying around the Island today.
Ray Ewing
The Oak Bluffs kids parade gets underway.
The Oak Bluffs kids parade gets underway.
Jeanna Shepard
The Oak Bluffs kids parade gets underway.
The Oak Bluffs kids parade gets underway.
Jeanna Shepard
Encouraging the young marchers.
Encouraging the young marchers.
Jeanna Shepard
Encouraging the young marchers.
Encouraging the young marchers.
Jeanna Shepard
The Froehner family enjoys the bubbles.
The Froehner family enjoys the bubbles.
Jeanna Shepard
The Froehner family enjoys the bubbles.
The Froehner family enjoys the bubbles.
Jeanna Shepard
Millie and Beckham Ferrebee rode their bikes in the parade.
Millie and Beckham Ferrebee rode their bikes in the parade.
Jeanna Shepard
Millie and Beckham Ferrebee rode their bikes in the parade.
Millie and Beckham Ferrebee rode their bikes in the parade.
Jeanna Shepard
The Murphy family came out in style.
The Murphy family came out in style.
Jeanna Shepard
The Murphy family came out in style.
The Murphy family came out in style.
Jeanna Shepard
[l-r] Kim Jones, Sherri Saint-Amant, and Trish Hahn are the organizers in Oak Bluffs.
[l-r] Kim Jones, Sherri Saint-Amant, and Trish Hahn are the organizers in Oak Bluffs.
Jeanna Shepard
[l-r] Kim Jones, Sherri Saint-Amant, and Trish Hahn are the organizers in Oak Bluffs.
[l-r] Kim Jones, Sherri Saint-Amant, and Trish Hahn are the organizers in Oak Bluffs.
Jeanna Shepard
The Island is a known hotspot for former presidents.
The Island is a known hotspot for former presidents.
Jeanna Shepard
The Island is a known hotspot for former presidents.
The Island is a known hotspot for former presidents.
Jeanna Shepard
Red, white and blue on Oak Bluffs cottages.
Red, white and blue on Oak Bluffs cottages.
Ray Ewing
Red, white and blue on Oak Bluffs cottages.
Red, white and blue on Oak Bluffs cottages.
Ray Ewing
The Aquinnah parade makes its way around the circle.
The Aquinnah parade makes its way around the circle.
Albert O. Fischer
The Aquinnah parade makes its way around the circle.
The Aquinnah parade makes its way around the circle.
Albert O. Fischer
The Taylor family is in the spirit.
The Taylor family is in the spirit.
Albert O. Fischer
The Taylor family is in the spirit.
The Taylor family is in the spirit.
Albert O. Fischer
Albert O. Fischer
Albert O. Fischer
Inflatable patriotic characters pass the Gay Head light house.
Inflatable patriotic characters pass the Gay Head light house.
Albert O. Fischer
Inflatable patriotic characters pass the Gay Head light house.
Inflatable patriotic characters pass the Gay Head light house.
Albert O. Fischer
A cookout after the Aquinnah parade.
A cookout after the Aquinnah parade.
Albert O. Fischer
A cookout after the Aquinnah parade.
A cookout after the Aquinnah parade.
Albert O. Fischer
All set and ready for company.
All set and ready for company.
Ray Ewing
All set and ready for company.
All set and ready for company.
Ray Ewing
Lots of color in the campground.
Lots of color in the campground.
Ray Ewing
Lots of color in the campground.
Lots of color in the campground.
Ray Ewing
Edgartown Fired Department makes their way up Main street.
Edgartown Fired Department makes their way up Main street.
Ray Ewing
Edgartown Fired Department makes their way up Main street.
Edgartown Fired Department makes their way up Main street.
Ray Ewing
Crowds flocked to Edgartown for 4th of July celebrations.
Crowds flocked to Edgartown for 4th of July celebrations.
Ray Ewing
Crowds flocked to Edgartown for 4th of July celebrations.
Crowds flocked to Edgartown for 4th of July celebrations.
Ray Ewing
Cecilio with his famous ox Chilmark.
Cecilio with his famous ox Chilmark.
Ray Ewing
Cecilio with his famous ox Chilmark.
Cecilio with his famous ox Chilmark.
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
MV Sharks players love the parade.
MV Sharks players love the parade.
Ray Ewing
MV Sharks players love the parade.
MV Sharks players love the parade.
Ray Ewing
Musket fire rings through Edgartown.
Musket fire rings through Edgartown.
Ray Ewing
Musket fire rings through Edgartown.
Musket fire rings through Edgartown.
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
The hats made from Vineyard Gazette newspapers are a crowd favorite.
The hats made from Vineyard Gazette newspapers are a crowd favorite.
Maria Thibodeau
The hats made from Vineyard Gazette newspapers are a crowd favorite.
The hats made from Vineyard Gazette newspapers are a crowd favorite.
Maria Thibodeau
The parade rounds the Harborview Hotel onto South Water street.
The parade rounds the Harborview Hotel onto South Water street.
Hailey McLaughlin
The parade rounds the Harborview Hotel onto South Water street.
The parade rounds the Harborview Hotel onto South Water street.
Hailey McLaughlin
Parade time is family time.
Parade time is family time.
Hailey McLaughlin
Parade time is family time.
Parade time is family time.
Hailey McLaughlin
People of all ages look forward to the parade every year.
People of all ages look forward to the parade every year.
Hailey McLaughlin
People of all ages look forward to the parade every year.
People of all ages look forward to the parade every year.
Hailey McLaughlin
Hailey McLaughlin
Hailey McLaughlin
The shark theme was very present this year.
The shark theme was very present this year.
Hailey McLaughlin
The shark theme was very present this year.
The shark theme was very present this year.
Hailey McLaughlin
Yard games and cookouts were happening all over the Island
Yard games and cookouts were happening all over the Island
L.A. Brown
Yard games and cookouts were happening all over the Island
Yard games and cookouts were happening all over the Island
L.A. Brown
Everyone had their patriotic decorations out.
Everyone had their patriotic decorations out.
L.A. Brown
Everyone had their patriotic decorations out.
Everyone had their patriotic decorations out.
L.A. Brown
Fireworks began in Edgartown around 9pm.
Fireworks began in Edgartown around 9pm.
Hailey McLaughlin
Fireworks began in Edgartown around 9pm.
Fireworks began in Edgartown around 9pm.
Hailey McLaughlin
Edgartown was lucky to have clear skies this year.
Edgartown was lucky to have clear skies this year.
Hailey McLaughlin
Edgartown was lucky to have clear skies this year.
Edgartown was lucky to have clear skies this year.
Hailey McLaughlin
The annual display is not to be missed.
The annual display is not to be missed.
Hailey McLaughlin
The annual display is not to be missed.
The annual display is not to be missed.
Hailey McLaughlin
Fireworks illuminate Edgartown.
Fireworks illuminate Edgartown.
Summer Pramer
Fireworks illuminate Edgartown.
Fireworks illuminate Edgartown.
Summer Pramer
Old glory is flying around the Island today.
The Oak Bluffs kids parade gets underway.
Encouraging the young marchers.
The Froehner family enjoys the bubbles.
Millie and Beckham Ferrebee rode their bikes in the parade.
The Murphy family came out in style.
[l-r] Kim Jones, Sherri Saint-Amant, and Trish Hahn are the organizers in Oak Bluffs.
The Island is a known hotspot for former presidents.
Red, white and blue on Oak Bluffs cottages.
The Aquinnah parade makes its way around the circle.
The Taylor family is in the spirit.
Inflatable patriotic characters pass the Gay Head light house.
A cookout after the Aquinnah parade.
All set and ready for company.
Lots of color in the campground.
Edgartown Fired Department makes their way up Main street.
Crowds flocked to Edgartown for 4th of July celebrations.
Cecilio with his famous ox Chilmark.
MV Sharks players love the parade.
Musket fire rings through Edgartown.
The hats made from Vineyard Gazette newspapers are a crowd favorite.
The parade rounds the Harborview Hotel onto South Water street.
Parade time is family time.
People of all ages look forward to the parade every year.
The shark theme was very present this year.
Yard games and cookouts were happening all over the Island
Everyone had their patriotic decorations out.
Fireworks began in Edgartown around 9pm.
Edgartown was lucky to have clear skies this year.
The annual display is not to be missed.
Fireworks illuminate Edgartown.

Towns around the Island are marking Independence Day with parades, parties, and fireworks. The kids parade through the campground, the smaller Aquinnah parade and the larger parade in Edgartown are annual mainstays of the holiday.

 

 

 

Sun Shines Down on Annual Fourth of July Parade

Kids line Water street waiting for candy.
Kids line Water street waiting for candy.
Ray Ewing
Kids line Water street waiting for candy.
Kids line Water street waiting for candy.
Ray Ewing
Kathy Jordan and David Jordan found a good spot on Main street.
Kathy Jordan and David Jordan found a good spot on Main street.
Ray Ewing
Kathy Jordan and David Jordan found a good spot on Main street.
Kathy Jordan and David Jordan found a good spot on Main street.
Ray Ewing
[l-r] Ava Weinberg, Judah Wolfe, Ilana Weinberg, Adira Wolfe.
[l-r] Ava Weinberg, Judah Wolfe, Ilana Weinberg, Adira Wolfe.
Ray Ewing
[l-r] Ava Weinberg, Judah Wolfe, Ilana Weinberg, Adira Wolfe.
[l-r] Ava Weinberg, Judah Wolfe, Ilana Weinberg, Adira Wolfe.
Ray Ewing
"Uncle Sam" (aka. Willie Chu) wants you!
"Uncle Sam" (aka. Willie Chu) wants you!
Ray Ewing
"Uncle Sam" (aka. Willie Chu) wants you!
"Uncle Sam" (aka. Willie Chu) wants you!
Ray Ewing
Lieutenant Chris Dolby deputizes Gavin and Bodhi Eisendrath.
Lieutenant Chris Dolby deputizes Gavin and Bodhi Eisendrath.
Ray Ewing
Lieutenant Chris Dolby deputizes Gavin and Bodhi Eisendrath.
Lieutenant Chris Dolby deputizes Gavin and Bodhi Eisendrath.
Ray Ewing
Alchemy is parade central.
Alchemy is parade central.
Ray Ewing
Alchemy is parade central.
Alchemy is parade central.
Ray Ewing
The Vineyard Haven Band gets the crowd in the mood.
The Vineyard Haven Band gets the crowd in the mood.
Ray Ewing
The Vineyard Haven Band gets the crowd in the mood.
The Vineyard Haven Band gets the crowd in the mood.
Ray Ewing
Sheriff Bob Ogden leading the state troopers.
Sheriff Bob Ogden leading the state troopers.
Ray Ewing
Sheriff Bob Ogden leading the state troopers.
Sheriff Bob Ogden leading the state troopers.
Ray Ewing
Cecilio and his famous ox Chilmark won "most original" float.
Cecilio and his famous ox Chilmark won "most original" float.
Ray Ewing
Cecilio and his famous ox Chilmark won "most original" float.
Cecilio and his famous ox Chilmark won "most original" float.
Ray Ewing
Skipper Manter is in the spirit.
Skipper Manter is in the spirit.
Ray Ewing
Skipper Manter is in the spirit.
Skipper Manter is in the spirit.
Ray Ewing
Catching a Vineyard Gazette hat!
Catching a Vineyard Gazette hat!
Ray Ewing
Catching a Vineyard Gazette hat!
Catching a Vineyard Gazette hat!
Ray Ewing
The iconic red Vineyard Gazette truck.
The iconic red Vineyard Gazette truck.
Ray Ewing
The iconic red Vineyard Gazette truck.
The iconic red Vineyard Gazette truck.
Ray Ewing
Paul Thurlow and Rick Bausman on the drums.
Paul Thurlow and Rick Bausman on the drums.
Ray Ewing
Paul Thurlow and Rick Bausman on the drums.
Paul Thurlow and Rick Bausman on the drums.
Ray Ewing
Mariah Rose Coen with Camp Jabberwocky.
Mariah Rose Coen with Camp Jabberwocky.
Ray Ewing
Mariah Rose Coen with Camp Jabberwocky.
Mariah Rose Coen with Camp Jabberwocky.
Ray Ewing
Gabi Cortez and Hilary Dreyer with the Jabberwocky bus.
Gabi Cortez and Hilary Dreyer with the Jabberwocky bus.
Ray Ewing
Gabi Cortez and Hilary Dreyer with the Jabberwocky bus.
Gabi Cortez and Hilary Dreyer with the Jabberwocky bus.
Ray Ewing
Celtic pride was also strong.
Celtic pride was also strong.
Ray Ewing
Celtic pride was also strong.
Celtic pride was also strong.
Ray Ewing
The Sutherland Pipe Band marched with the MV Scottish Society.
The Sutherland Pipe Band marched with the MV Scottish Society.
Ray Ewing
The Sutherland Pipe Band marched with the MV Scottish Society.
The Sutherland Pipe Band marched with the MV Scottish Society.
Ray Ewing
The parade makes its way up Main street.
The parade makes its way up Main street.
Ray Ewing
The parade makes its way up Main street.
The parade makes its way up Main street.
Ray Ewing
A memorial to the late Ted Morgan.
A memorial to the late Ted Morgan.
Ray Ewing
A memorial to the late Ted Morgan.
A memorial to the late Ted Morgan.
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Kids line Water street waiting for candy.
Kathy Jordan and David Jordan found a good spot on Main street.
[l-r] Ava Weinberg, Judah Wolfe, Ilana Weinberg, Adira Wolfe.
"Uncle Sam" (aka. Willie Chu) wants you!
Lieutenant Chris Dolby deputizes Gavin and Bodhi Eisendrath.
Alchemy is parade central.
The Vineyard Haven Band gets the crowd in the mood.
Sheriff Bob Ogden leading the state troopers.
Cecilio and his famous ox Chilmark won "most original" float.
Skipper Manter is in the spirit.
Catching a Vineyard Gazette hat!
The iconic red Vineyard Gazette truck.
Paul Thurlow and Rick Bausman on the drums.
Mariah Rose Coen with Camp Jabberwocky.
Gabi Cortez and Hilary Dreyer with the Jabberwocky bus.
Celtic pride was also strong.
The Sutherland Pipe Band marched with the MV Scottish Society.
The parade makes its way up Main street.
A memorial to the late Ted Morgan.

The floats were out in force in this year's Fourth of July parade, from fire trucks and classic cars to the Scottish Society in kilts and playing the bagpipes to Camp Jabberwocky which decorated their red bus with a cardboard cut-out of the Olympic Rings.

Scenes From Independence Day on Martha's Vineyard

Old glory is flying around the Island today.
Old glory is flying around the Island today.
Ray Ewing
Old glory is flying around the Island today.
Old glory is flying around the Island today.
Ray Ewing
The Oak Bluffs kids parade gets underway.
The Oak Bluffs kids parade gets underway.
Jeanna Shepard
The Oak Bluffs kids parade gets underway.
The Oak Bluffs kids parade gets underway.
Jeanna Shepard
Encouraging the young marchers.
Encouraging the young marchers.
Jeanna Shepard
Encouraging the young marchers.
Encouraging the young marchers.
Jeanna Shepard
The Froehner family enjoys the bubbles.
The Froehner family enjoys the bubbles.
Jeanna Shepard
The Froehner family enjoys the bubbles.
The Froehner family enjoys the bubbles.
Jeanna Shepard
Millie and Beckham Ferrebee rode their bikes in the parade.
Millie and Beckham Ferrebee rode their bikes in the parade.
Jeanna Shepard
Millie and Beckham Ferrebee rode their bikes in the parade.
Millie and Beckham Ferrebee rode their bikes in the parade.
Jeanna Shepard
The Murphy family came out in style.
The Murphy family came out in style.
Jeanna Shepard
The Murphy family came out in style.
The Murphy family came out in style.
Jeanna Shepard
[l-r] Kim Jones, Sherri Saint-Amant, and Trish Hahn are the organizers in Oak Bluffs.
[l-r] Kim Jones, Sherri Saint-Amant, and Trish Hahn are the organizers in Oak Bluffs.
Jeanna Shepard
[l-r] Kim Jones, Sherri Saint-Amant, and Trish Hahn are the organizers in Oak Bluffs.
[l-r] Kim Jones, Sherri Saint-Amant, and Trish Hahn are the organizers in Oak Bluffs.
Jeanna Shepard
The Island is a known hotspot for former presidents.
The Island is a known hotspot for former presidents.
Jeanna Shepard
The Island is a known hotspot for former presidents.
The Island is a known hotspot for former presidents.
Jeanna Shepard
Red, white and blue on Oak Bluffs cottages.
Red, white and blue on Oak Bluffs cottages.
Ray Ewing
Red, white and blue on Oak Bluffs cottages.
Red, white and blue on Oak Bluffs cottages.
Ray Ewing
The Aquinnah parade makes its way around the circle.
The Aquinnah parade makes its way around the circle.
Albert O. Fischer
The Aquinnah parade makes its way around the circle.
The Aquinnah parade makes its way around the circle.
Albert O. Fischer
The Taylor family is in the spirit.
The Taylor family is in the spirit.
Albert O. Fischer
The Taylor family is in the spirit.
The Taylor family is in the spirit.
Albert O. Fischer
Albert O. Fischer
Albert O. Fischer
Inflatable patriotic characters pass the Gay Head light house.
Inflatable patriotic characters pass the Gay Head light house.
Albert O. Fischer
Inflatable patriotic characters pass the Gay Head light house.
Inflatable patriotic characters pass the Gay Head light house.
Albert O. Fischer
A cookout after the Aquinnah parade.
A cookout after the Aquinnah parade.
Albert O. Fischer
A cookout after the Aquinnah parade.
A cookout after the Aquinnah parade.
Albert O. Fischer
All set and ready for company.
All set and ready for company.
Ray Ewing
All set and ready for company.
All set and ready for company.
Ray Ewing
Lots of color in the campground.
Lots of color in the campground.
Ray Ewing
Lots of color in the campground.
Lots of color in the campground.
Ray Ewing
Edgartown Fired Department makes their way up Main street.
Edgartown Fired Department makes their way up Main street.
Ray Ewing
Edgartown Fired Department makes their way up Main street.
Edgartown Fired Department makes their way up Main street.
Ray Ewing
Crowds flocked to Edgartown for 4th of July celebrations.
Crowds flocked to Edgartown for 4th of July celebrations.
Ray Ewing
Crowds flocked to Edgartown for 4th of July celebrations.
Crowds flocked to Edgartown for 4th of July celebrations.
Ray Ewing
Cecilio with his famous ox Chilmark.
Cecilio with his famous ox Chilmark.
Ray Ewing
Cecilio with his famous ox Chilmark.
Cecilio with his famous ox Chilmark.
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
MV Sharks players love the parade.
MV Sharks players love the parade.
Ray Ewing
MV Sharks players love the parade.
MV Sharks players love the parade.
Ray Ewing
Musket fire rings through Edgartown.
Musket fire rings through Edgartown.
Ray Ewing
Musket fire rings through Edgartown.
Musket fire rings through Edgartown.
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
The hats made from Vineyard Gazette newspapers are a crowd favorite.
The hats made from Vineyard Gazette newspapers are a crowd favorite.
Maria Thibodeau
The hats made from Vineyard Gazette newspapers are a crowd favorite.
The hats made from Vineyard Gazette newspapers are a crowd favorite.
Maria Thibodeau
The parade rounds the Harborview Hotel onto South Water street.
The parade rounds the Harborview Hotel onto South Water street.
Hailey McLaughlin
The parade rounds the Harborview Hotel onto South Water street.
The parade rounds the Harborview Hotel onto South Water street.
Hailey McLaughlin
Parade time is family time.
Parade time is family time.
Hailey McLaughlin
Parade time is family time.
Parade time is family time.
Hailey McLaughlin
People of all ages look forward to the parade every year.
People of all ages look forward to the parade every year.
Hailey McLaughlin
People of all ages look forward to the parade every year.
People of all ages look forward to the parade every year.
Hailey McLaughlin
Hailey McLaughlin
Hailey McLaughlin
The shark theme was very present this year.
The shark theme was very present this year.
Hailey McLaughlin
The shark theme was very present this year.
The shark theme was very present this year.
Hailey McLaughlin
Yard games and cookouts were happening all over the Island
Yard games and cookouts were happening all over the Island
L.A. Brown
Yard games and cookouts were happening all over the Island
Yard games and cookouts were happening all over the Island
L.A. Brown
Everyone had their patriotic decorations out.
Everyone had their patriotic decorations out.
L.A. Brown
Everyone had their patriotic decorations out.
Everyone had their patriotic decorations out.
L.A. Brown
Fireworks began in Edgartown around 9pm.
Fireworks began in Edgartown around 9pm.
Hailey McLaughlin
Fireworks began in Edgartown around 9pm.
Fireworks began in Edgartown around 9pm.
Hailey McLaughlin
Edgartown was lucky to have clear skies this year.
Edgartown was lucky to have clear skies this year.
Hailey McLaughlin
Edgartown was lucky to have clear skies this year.
Edgartown was lucky to have clear skies this year.
Hailey McLaughlin
The annual display is not to be missed.
The annual display is not to be missed.
Hailey McLaughlin
The annual display is not to be missed.
The annual display is not to be missed.
Hailey McLaughlin
Fireworks illuminate Edgartown.
Fireworks illuminate Edgartown.
Summer Pramer
Fireworks illuminate Edgartown.
Fireworks illuminate Edgartown.
Summer Pramer
Old glory is flying around the Island today.
The Oak Bluffs kids parade gets underway.
Encouraging the young marchers.
The Froehner family enjoys the bubbles.
Millie and Beckham Ferrebee rode their bikes in the parade.
The Murphy family came out in style.
[l-r] Kim Jones, Sherri Saint-Amant, and Trish Hahn are the organizers in Oak Bluffs.
The Island is a known hotspot for former presidents.
Red, white and blue on Oak Bluffs cottages.
The Aquinnah parade makes its way around the circle.
The Taylor family is in the spirit.
Inflatable patriotic characters pass the Gay Head light house.
A cookout after the Aquinnah parade.
All set and ready for company.
Lots of color in the campground.
Edgartown Fired Department makes their way up Main street.
Crowds flocked to Edgartown for 4th of July celebrations.
Cecilio with his famous ox Chilmark.
MV Sharks players love the parade.
Musket fire rings through Edgartown.
The hats made from Vineyard Gazette newspapers are a crowd favorite.
The parade rounds the Harborview Hotel onto South Water street.
Parade time is family time.
People of all ages look forward to the parade every year.
The shark theme was very present this year.
Yard games and cookouts were happening all over the Island
Everyone had their patriotic decorations out.
Fireworks began in Edgartown around 9pm.
Edgartown was lucky to have clear skies this year.
The annual display is not to be missed.
Fireworks illuminate Edgartown.

Towns around the Island are marking Independence Day with parades, parties, and fireworks. The kids parade through the campground, the smaller Aquinnah parade and the larger parade in Edgartown are annual mainstays of the holiday.