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.
21. Party in the Park - Boston, 2008
Bringing the brass, members of The Rumble Band. Photo: David Dawson
22. Party in the Park - Boston, 2008
Band From County Hell. Photo: David Dawson
23. Party in the Park - Boston, 2008
More of those who attended Party in the Park in 2008. Photo: David Dawson
24. Party in the Park - Boston, 2008
A youngster enjoys an elevated view. Photo: David Dawson
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