A socially-distanced Fourth of July parade will take place in Aquinnah on Independence Day.
Fourth of July
July 4, 2021
Noah Asimow
Historically cold and wet weather dampened an otherwise crowded Fourth of July weekend on the Vineyard, with police reporting busy streets, traffic jams, a few fireworks complaints and no major incidents.
2018
June 26, 2018
Edgartown is gearing up for Fourth of July festivities with extended bar hours and parade plans in place for the upcoming holiday.
2017
July 4, 2017
Crowds lined downtown streets Tuesday as floats made their way through Edgartown using a mix of bike power, horsepower and horse power for the annual Fourth of July parade.
July 4, 2017
While Fourth of July evening is for fireworks and the afternoon is for barbecues, the morning is reserved for polar bear dips, walking the dog, and last minute shopping trips.
July 4, 2017
Parade floats and barbecues are all on the docket today as the Island readies for a day full of Fourth of July festivities. Celebrations are planned from Aquinnah to Oak Bluffs, but at day’s end all roads lead to Edgartown for the marquee events.
July 3, 2017
Thirty years ago this week, the Vineyard was under siege by developers. Worried that the big money was winning, a group of Islanders led by the late Michael Wild decided to take their battle public in the Fourth of July parade. Steve Ewing narrates.
June 29, 2017
The Edgartown parade will start promptly at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, with thousands expected to attend. Children's parades will take place in Aquinnah and Oak Bluffs.
