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.
  • 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.

Friday, July 4, 2025

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.

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