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Island Light: Independence Day

Protecting swimmers at South Beach.
Tim Johnson
Protecting swimmers at South Beach.
Tim Johnson
Bridge jumping is Island tradition.
Tim Johnson
Bridge jumping is Island tradition.
Tim Johnson
Telegraph Hill on East Chop.
Tim Johnson
Telegraph Hill on East Chop.
Tim Johnson
Family sailing outing in the Lagoon.
Tim Johnson
Family sailing outing in the Lagoon.
Tim Johnson
Don't forget the sunscreen!
Tim Johnson
Don't forget the sunscreen!
Tim Johnson
West Chop Light.
Tim Johnson
West Chop Light.
Tim Johnson
Tim Johnson
Tim Johnson
Tim Johnson
Tim Johnson
Tim Johnson
Tim Johnson
Tim Johnson
Tim Johnson
Tim Johnson
Tim Johnson
Tim Johnson
Tim Johnson
Tim Johnson
Tim Johnson
Tim Johnson
Tim Johnson
The splash that refreshes!
Tim Johnson
The splash that refreshes!
Tim Johnson
Tim Johnson
Tim Johnson
Tim Johnson
Tim Johnson
Tim Johnson
Tim Johnson
Tim Johnson
Tim Johnson

Summer crowds arrived early and often for the Fourth of July holiday, flags are flying and families gathering. Downtown streets are busy and harbors are filled. It's Independence Day on the Vineyard.



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