Traffic cone welcomed in Boston after becoming World Cup symbol

Key Points:

• The "Boston Cone," an orange traffic cone symbolizing the Tartan Army's World Cup visit, arrived at Boston Logan International Airport with a ceremonial welcome including a bagpiper and city officials.
• The cone commemorates the Scottish fans' tradition of placing traffic cones atop statues during their World Cup run, which became a defining symbol of the tournament and Boston's embrace of Scottish culture.
• Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu highlighted the cone's significance, noting how the fans turned Boston into an unofficial Scottish outpost and caused local bars to run out of beer.
• The commemorative cone, adorned with illustrations and the slogan "No Boston, No Party," will tour Massachusetts landmarks to raise funds for mental health charities before returning to Scotland.
• The tradition of placing cones on statues originated in Glasgow as a humorous prank and now symbolizes joy, community, and the lighthearted spirit the Scottish fans brought to Boston.