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Traffic Cone Travels First Class to Boston
15 Jul
Summary
- An orange traffic cone arrived in Boston via first-class flight.
- The cone traveled from Glasgow to raise money for mental health.
- Officials welcomed the cone, which symbolizes fan culture.
An orange traffic cone, a cultural symbol from Scotland's "tartan army," recently completed a first-class flight from Glasgow to Boston. The cone's arrival at Boston Logan International Airport was met with a formal reception, including a bagpiper and greetings from state and city officials.
This "Boston cone" became an emblem during the World Cup, when fans adorned statues across Boston with similar cones. The official commemorative cone will spend a week visiting Massachusetts landmarks, aiming to raise money for mental health charities. Its journey highlights the connection forged between Scottish fans and Boston.
The tradition of placing cones on statues originated in Glasgow in the 1980s. This particular cone, decorated with Boston and Scotland imagery and the slogan "No Boston, No Party," embodies an irreverent humor that has evolved into a symbol of connection and love, according to one of its escorts.
