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Photos show the Martha's Vineyard that welcomed guests to former President Barack Obama's scaled-down 60th birthday bash
Photos show the Martha's Vineyard that welcomed guests to former President Barack Obama's scaled-down 60th birthday bash
John L. DormanAug 8, 2021, 09:51 IST
Passengers travel on a ferry en route to Martha's Vineyard.David Degner/Insider
After a plan to host hundreds for his 60th birthday, former President Barack Obama held a "significantly" scaled-back event.
The outdoor celebration on Saturday was "planned months ago in accordance with all public health guidelines," a spokeswoman for Obama said.
But Obama faced pressure to cut down his party size amid concerns over the hyper-contagious delta variant.
Photos show guests arriving at Martha Vineyard for the star-studded birthday bash.
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Martha's Vineyard has long been a popular summertime destination, and former President Barack Obama's affinity for the island goes back to the early years of his White House tenure.
Ferry passengers take in the landscape of Oak Bluffs as they approach Martha's Vineyard.
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Lori Fisher of Martha's Vineyard said she believes a 60th birthday is an incredible milestone.
Lori Fisher, left, and Sandy Fisher stand beside a sign they made to congratulate former President Barack Obama on his 60th birthday.
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Nancy's is a popular Martha's Vineyard dining destination.
Nancy's is a longstanding restaurant known for its seafood and frozen drinks.
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The Winnetu Oceanside Resort was originally set to host a larger gathering to kick off the former president's birthday weekend.
A gathering can be seen on the balcony of the Winnetu Oceanside Resort in Edgartown on August 6, 2021.
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The Rev. Al Sharpton arrived Saturday. He has been a fixture in Black politics for decades and even ran for president himself in 2004.
Sharpton arrives at the Martha's Vineyard Airport on August 7, 2021.
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The former president may have scaled back his birthday party, but there were still a range of guests who made it out to his Edgartown property.
The road leading to the Obama property in Edgartown.
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