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.
17. Boston Carnival, 1978
The Blue Bell Car Racing Club float. Photo: Boston Standard
18. Boston Carnival, 1978
The Boston Folk Orchestra float. Photo: Boston Standard
19. Boston Carnival, 1978
An the end of the procession, the floats remained on show for an hour to the public and the bands played for the remainder of the afternoon in Central Park. Photo: Boston Standard
20. Boston Carnival, 1978
The scene on Town Bridge. Photo: Boston Standard
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