Illumination Night Lights the Way in Camp Ground
Lanterns were hung early in anticipation.
Lanterns were hung early in anticipation.
Downtown was packed and arrivals filled the Camp Ground.
Downtown was packed and arrivals filled the Camp Ground.
Dressed up for the festivities.
Dressed up for the festivities.
Standing room only early on in the Tabernacle.
Standing room only early on in the Tabernacle.
Bob Cleasby guides the crowd through the community sing.
Bob Cleasby guides the crowd through the community sing.
One of the Island's August highlights.
One of the Island's August highlights.
As Tabernacle filled, the crowd spread blankets on the lawn at Trinity Park.
As Tabernacle filled, the crowd spread blankets on the lawn at Trinity Park.
And the lanterns are lit.
And the lanterns are lit.
Luminarias light the path.
Luminarias light the path.
Colorful bricks lead the way to the porch.
Colorful bricks lead the way to the porch.
Camp Grounders dress in period attire to chat from porch.
Camp Grounders dress in period attire to chat from porch.
The 153rd Grand Illumination was held on Wednesday evening in the Oak Bluffs Camp Ground. The crowd filled the town, and by the 7:30 p.m. start time the Tabernacle was packed and well-encircled by people seated on picnic blankets and lawn chairs.