9 AM MV Camp Meeting Association, Oak Bluffs
Annual Children's 4th of July Parade featuring decorated bicycles, scooters, and patriotic costumes. The parade loops around Trinity Circle and celebrates community participation.
10 AM Aquinnah Circle, Aquinnah
Annual Aquinnah Fourth of July Parade. A community-led tradition with decorated vehicles, local families, police and fire vehicles, and an award for the best float, celebrating its grassroots origins dating back to 2001.
12 - 5 PM St. Elizabeth’s Church Edgartown
Delicious lobster rolls, fundraiser [info]
5 PM Downtown Edgartown [see the Map]
Celebrate the iconic Annual Edgartown Fourth of July Parade. The Island's signature Independence Day celebration features decorated floats, marching bands, classic cars, and thousands of spectators. There will be lots of candy-throwing too. Parade-goers encouraged to leave their cars @ Park & Ride lot near the Triangle, shuttle buses will be available to transport visitors downtown.
6:30 PM Edgartown at St. Andrews Church. Patriotic sing-along / Free Event.
Vineyard Sound will be at St. Andrew’s to lead us in song with their arrangement of the Star-Spangled Banner, followed by a community sing.
7 PM Tabernacle, Oak Bluffs
Island Community Chorus "America in Song" Concert celebrating the United States' 250th anniversary. The free performance presents American choral music spanning from Revolutionary-era composer William Billings to contemporary works, including patriotic favorites, spirituals, jazz, and pieces promoting unity. Guest artists and a surprise guest performer are featured.
7:30 PM Old Whaling Church, Edgartown
Vineyard Haven Band Concert. Free More info
9 PM Edgartown Harbor Fireworks.
Annual Fourth of July fireworks display over Edgartown Harbor, concluding the Island's Independence Day celebrations. Fireworks show starts at dusk at approximately 9 PM on the harbor.
Parade Route / Map Fireworks Live Webcam Fireworks Info
Head over to lawn of the Dr. Daniel Fisher house on Main Street for burgers and hot dogs at the MV Preservation Trust’s annual BBQ 4 PM - 8 PM.