The big parade in Edgartown may be the star of the show, but the opening acts in Oak Bluffs and Aquinnah hold a lot of charm. July Fourth celebrations kick off in the campground in Oak Bluffs with the annual Children's Parade and continue with the Aquinnah Parade.

Kids wake up early to circle the Camp Ground in Oak Bluffs. – Jeanna Shepard
Fun activities like face painting draw families in. – Jeanna Shepard
The front of the parade leads the way with a banner. – Jeanna Shepard
Camp Ground residents watch from their porches. – Jeanna Shepard
Parade organizers direct traffic. – Jeanna Shepard
Bikes are bedazzled with red, white and blue. – Jeanna Shepard
Josephine Hins rides in style. – Jeanna Shepard
Leo Saint-Amant and Otis Weagle are big fans. – Jeanna Shepard
Loretta and Sylvia Ryerson are having a great morning. – Jeanna Shepard
A great summer tradition for the young ones. – Jeanna Shepard
Cars make their way through the Aquinnah Circle. – Larry Glick
Classic cars make the circuit. – Larry Glick
Uncle Sam visits the cliffs. – Larry Glick
America’s big day gets its due. – Larry Glick
Letting old glory fly. – Larry Glick
– Larry Glick
A classic up-Island display. – Larry Glick
Providing the shade is important in the parade. – Larry Glick
A small parade with a big heart. – Larry Glick
Donald Widdiss waves to the crowd. – Larry Glick

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