Camp Ground Lights the Lanterns for 152nd Year
Magical.
Magical.
Musical director Robert Cleasby leads the community sing.
Musical director Robert Cleasby leads the community sing.
Saluting the classics in the American Songbook.
Saluting the classics in the American Songbook.
Julie Schilling leads the Vineyard Haven Band.
Julie Schilling leads the Vineyard Haven Band.
First lantern is lighted.
First lantern is lighted.
Soon the Camp Ground is aglow with light.
Soon the Camp Ground is aglow with light.
Camp Grounders dress in period fashion.
Camp Grounders dress in period fashion.
Wandering Trinity Circle.
Wandering Trinity Circle.
Lanterns date back through generations.
Lanterns date back through generations.
Illuminated parasols join lanterns on porch balcony.
Illuminated parasols join lanterns on porch balcony.
Viewing the festivities from the safety of a Camp Ground porch.
Viewing the festivities from the safety of a Camp Ground porch.
Camp Ground was filled Wednesday evening for the 152nd Grand Illumination.
Camp Ground was filled Wednesday evening for the 152nd Grand Illumination.
Summer tradition at the height of the busiest week.
Summer tradition at the height of the busiest week.
The 152nd Grand Illumination was held on Wednesday evening in the Oak Bluffs Camp Ground. By the 7:30 p.m. start time the Tabernacle was packed and well-encircled by people seated on picnic blankets and lawn chairs for the annual summer tradition.