Tens of thousands of people attended the annual event each year, even when the council started charging for admission in 2008.
However, in early 2009, amid challenging financial circumstances, the authority chose to suspend the festival, saving £82,000 in that year’s budget.
Here is a selection of the Standard’s photographs from the 2008 celebration.
- B-Fest 2026 will be staged on Sunday, August 2, from 12pm, and feature local performers and national tribute bands. Admission will be free.
5. Party in the Park - Boston, 2008
Pictured (from left), Chloe Paddison, five, Pete Grayson, Courtney Paddison, eight, and Jackie Grayson. Photo: David Dawson
6. Party in the Park - Boston, 2008
Pictured (from left) Russell Watts, Steve MacLean, Dabien Coaten, Joe Pinner, Sam Pinner, and Tash Burton. Photo: David Dawson
7. Party in the Park - Boston, 2008
Pictured (from left) Lilo Craveiro, Jermaine Nuttell, one, Shiralee Nuttell, Vincent Nuttell, three, and Keeley Nuttell. Photo: David Dawson
8. Party in the Park - Boston, 2008
More of those who attended 2008's Party in the Park. Photo: David Dawson