One shopkeeper says she senses more enthusiasm and gaiety among shoppers, and a local innkeeper appreciates the way people don’t seem to be rushing through the holidays.
From the parade to the Minnesingers, Christmas in Edgartown kept the holiday traditions humming all weekend long.
The lighting of the Edgartown Lighthouse kicked off the 38th annual Christmas in Edgartown Friday, followed by the parade Saturday morning. Weekend activities run through Sunday.
Dozens of floats, hundreds of spectators, and thousands (or what seemed like thousands) of people dressed up in red, green and “Grinch” gathered along Main street for the annual Christmas in Edgartown parade.
A decided chill, no doubt blowing down from the North Pole, caused a festive crowd to bundle up tight for the annual lighting of the Edgartown Light.
On Memorial Wharf in Edgartown a tower of lobster pots was gathered, built and decorated by Sandy Fisher.
>Celebrate the 37th Annual Christmas in Edgartown with the Vineyard Gazette at its Good Tidings and Gift Wrapping event.
