Boston’s mayor, Michelle Wu, commemorated the newfound sister city relationship between Boston and Glasgow with a distinct Scottish gesture. The Tartan Army, embracing Boston with their amiable antics, led to the decision to twin the two cities. Mayor Wu formalized this commitment by signing a letter of intent at The Haven, Boston’s sole dedicated Scottish pub, which has served as the unofficial Tartan Army headquarters during the recent event.
During a conversation with the press following the signing, Mayor Wu shared a playful act of placing a traffic cone on a statue outside Boston’s city hall, reminiscent of Glasgow’s Duke of Wellington statue. Reflecting on the experience, she mentioned adding a cone to the statue of basketball legend Bill Russell as well.
Mayor Wu commended the Tartan Army for their positive impact on the city and their responsible behavior, noting their diligent efforts to keep the city clean. The mayor expressed admiration for the Tartan Army’s ethos, encapsulated by the phrase “No Scotland, no party,” popular among the visiting fans.
Acknowledging the fans’ cleanliness and community spirit, Mayor Wu expressed delight at their actions, describing it as a mayor’s dream come true. The formal agreement to solidify the sister city relationship is set to take place next April during Tartan Week.
Notably, various statues in Boston, including that of Robert Burns, have received similar cone adornments during the Tartan Army’s visit for the World Cup. A viral TikTok video captured the moment a Scottish fan, dressed in national attire, playfully placed a traffic cone on top of the Robert Burns statue, showcasing the lighthearted camaraderie and fun-loving spirit of the event.
The TikTok video, shared by user @rsullivan1991, quickly gained traction, accumulating hundreds of thousands of views and numerous likes shortly after its upload.
