4th of July on Orcas Island

July 5, 2014

The festivities on the Island stretch from the fireworks in Deer Harbor on the 3^rd, which occurred on Thursday, to the parade in Eastsound Village on Saturday. On the day of the fourth, islanders and tourists alike gather down at the beach park in town to listen to music and cuddle under the fireworks that are set off from Indian Island.

The audience marvels from the docks of Deer Harbor Marina

 

Very different from the Solstice Parade, the Fourth of July parade features island businesses and variety of groups drawing attention to their cause. Below are some highlights from Saturday’s parade, which was themed “Neighbors Helping Neighbors.” 

The Stitch and Gossip club cruises by

 Fun cars are always a big part of this parade.

 

Rain had the many convertibles in the parade scrambling for umbrellas. 

Never too old for a cute umbrella in the rain

 The parade features all ages

Applause for green vehicles

 

The Earth Ball is traditionally featured in most Orcas Parades. 

 

They brought a piece of Moran State Park to showcase for the crowds.