Boston Lions' larger-than-life lion heading the parade and carrying the Carnival Queen, Cindy Leach, and her attendants.

placeholder image — Boston Lions' larger-than-life lion heading the parade and carrying the Carnival Queen, Cindy Leach, and her attendants.

RETRO: Thousands turns out for Boston Carnival in 1978 (GALLERY)

By David Seymour

Published 20th Jun 2023, 16:40 BST

Updated 20th Jun 2023, 17:08 BST

Here are a selection of photographs from Boston’s carnival procession of 1978.

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.

29. Boston Carnival, 1978

Representing The White Hart Hotel. Photo: Boston Standard

30. Boston Carnival, 1978

Wonderland comes to Boston. Photo: Boston Standard

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RETRO: Thousands turns out for Boston Carnival in 1978 (GALLERY)

Here are a selection of photographs from Boston’s carnival procession of 1978.

29. Boston Carnival, 1978

30. Boston Carnival, 1978

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