Martha's Vineyard Memorial Day

Memorial Day Washout Brings Wind, Rain With Crowds

Noah Asimow | Monday, May 31 2021 - 2:35pm

After 15 pandemic-clouded months, the skies refused to part for a hotly-anticipated Memorial Day reopening weekend, which quickly turned into a washout.

Memorial Day

Vineyard Honors Fallen Veterans at Memorial Day Parade

Steve Myrick

The annual Memorial Day parade stepped off smartly in Vineyard Haven Monday under overcast skies and a solemn air.

In Tune With Memorial Day

Memorial Day weekend is here, the ferries are full, the shops open, and the streets crowded.

Island Children March to the Sea

On Friday, May 25 children at grammar schools around the Island will take part in March to the Sea rituals.

Solemn Honors for Those Who Have Fallen

Steve Myrick

Military veterans and about 100 people gathered at the Tisbury School gymnasium to observe Memorial Day on Martha’s Vineyard. The ceremony was forced indoors by inclement weather.

Sharing the Burden: Rucksack March Raises Funds for Veterans

Chloe Reichel

A dedicated group participated in the third annual March for Heroes, a Memorial Day weekend trek to raise awareness and funds for veterans’ causes.

Memorial Day Events Around Martha's Vineyard

Memorial Day is both the start of summer and a weekend to honor fallen service men and women. Heartfelt offerings begin Friday with the March to the Sea tradition by Island schoolchildren.