The event was organised by Boston Lions and featured more than 40 floats and five bands. It had been revived the previous year to mark The Queen’s Silver Jubilee.
1. Boston Carnival, 1978
More than 40 floats and five bands wound their way through town for the event. Photo: Boston Standard
2. Boston Carnival, 1978
The pageant was revived the previous year to mark the Queen's Silver Jubilee, but on that occasion rain put a dampener on things. Photo: Boston Standard
3. Boston Carnival, 1978
Thousands turned out to watch the spectacle. Photo: Boston Standard
4. Boston Carnival, 1978
The parade was led by the Junior Band and Drums of the Queen's Division from Bassingbourn Barracks, near Royston, Hertfordshire. Photo: Boston Standard
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