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.
17. Party in the Park - Boston, 2008
Dark to Light in action. Photo: David Dawson
18. Party in the Park - Boston, 2008
101 Proof, performing. Photo: David Dawson
19. Party in the Park - Boston, 2008
Indie band The Idlers. Photo: David Dawson
20. Party in the Park - Boston, 2008
The Rumble Band, entertaining the crowd. Photo: David Dawson
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