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.
13. Party in the Park - Boston, 2008
More than 40,000 people attended Party in the Park 2008. Photo: David Dawson
14. Party in the Park - Boston, 2008
The Jason North Blues Band. Photo: David Dawson
15. Party in the Park - Boston, 2008
Richard Palmer, performing. Photo: David Dawson
16. Party in the Park - Boston, 2008
Bringing the swing, CS Big Band. Photo: David Dawson
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