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.
9. Party in the Park - Boston, 2008
Amanda Pickwell with Charlie Pickwell, two, of Boston. Photo: David Dawson
10. Party in the Park - Boston, 2008
Pictured (from left) Georgina Hallgate 14, Tasha Lenton, 14, and Lauren Hinchley, 14. Photo: David Dawson
11. Party in the Park - Boston, 2008
Gediminas Bivainis, riding a mechanical bull. Photo: David Dawson
12. Party in the Park - Boston, 2008
Pedro the Clown. Photo: David Dawson
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