Grand Illumination Night has been a summer staple on Martha's Vineyard since 1869, when the first event was held in honor of the visiting governor of Massachusetts. After sundown on the third Wednesday in August, lanterns of all kinds cast a magical glow over the charming gingerbread cottages at the Martha's Vineyard Camp Ground.

For 2022, Grand Illumination will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 17. The event begins at 8 p.m. at the Tabernacle with an introduction and the Vineyard Haven Band.