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.
25. Boston Carnival, 1978
The Boston United float. Photo: Boston Standard
26. Boston Carnival, 1978
The winning floats in the individual catergory were: 1. 3rd Boston (Fishtoft) Scouts; 2. Wellington School; 3, North Holland Guides and Brownies. Photo: Boston Standard
27. Boston Carnival, 1978
The winning floats in the commercial catergory were: 1. Sandicliffe's; 2. J. Van Smirren; 3. Marsh Lane Tyres. Photo: Boston Standard
28. Boston Carnival, 1978
'Baths in 27 colours' reads the float. Photo: Boston Standard
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