A socially-distanced Fourth of July parade will take place in Aquinnah on Independence Day.
This Fourth of July parade was clearly the biggest. Last
night's fireworks were vivid and colorful. And those words can
also be used to describe a parade that was so large that it took nearly
two hours to run its course.
Edgartown fire chief Tony Bettencourt said: "It was absolutely
the largest. It was incredible."
Even though the sun took the Fourth of July off, people
across the Island found plenty of ways to celebrate Independence
Day.
The sharp breezes and daunting sky kept folks off the beach.
A survey of Norton Point Beach at midday showed only a handful
of people, most of whom traded sunblock for sweaters. In fact,
more state police than vacationers braved that territory.
The weather and slow morning nudged people toward their
favorite restaurants for a leisurely breakfast.
It's time to pull out the red, white and blue and join with other Islanders for Independence Day festivities. Edgartown plays host tomorrow to a Fourth of July parade and
fireworks display. If you want to join the holiday fun, read along for details about the day.
Oak Bluffs is the place to be for the Fourth of July weekend.
That’s always been the case, according to many residents, and now they have one more reason to think so.
This weekend, the community will conduct its First Annual Juneteenth Day of Independence, a Multicultural Celebration. Events include a beach concert Friday and a dance Saturday. Both nights will feature live music, plenty of food and several vats of non-alcoholic ginger beer.
And townspeople are predicting great success.
The Fourth of July weekend in Oak Bluffs was a big mess last year, everyone said.
There was too much traffic. An ambulance couldn’t get through a street crowded with people. There were clashes between cultures and, when people talked about the weekend later, blatant racism.
Bob Holland of Oak Bluffs stayed home, but he heard all about it. And he sees no reason why all these people shouldn’t enjoy Oak Bluffs on its biggest holiday weekend.
So this year, he will be there to help with other members of the new Martha’s Vineyard Million Man Association.
