News and Events for Nantucket Island
The 4th of July on Nantucket is filled with fun activities this year. The day’s events will be different from what you may recall pre-pandemic, but there will still be lots of old-fashioned fun finished off with fireworks! Starting at 8:30 am and continuing till 12:30 pm, the Nantucket Farmers […]
Independence Day celebrations start the night before on Nantucket, when the island’s famous beach fireworks display is set off at 9 pm on Sunday, July 3. Best viewing spots include Jetties Beach, Nantucket Sound, the Cliff, and Brant Point. The impressive pyrotechnic display is sponsored by Nantucket Visitor Services. If […]
by Robert P. Barsanti I took the wrong turn today. I was driving out to Madaket and headed behind the Boy’s and Girl’s Club and up Pleasant Street when the time of the season, a Red Defender 90 with the top off, came to a halt in front of me. […]
Due to the potential impact of Tropical Storm Arthur on Nantucket, all of the events scheduled for Main Street and Children’s Beach this Friday, July 4th are rescheduled for Saturday, July 5th. All of these activities will remain at their same scheduled times but they will now be held on […]
