WOKINGHAM ate, drank and was merry on Saturday, all thanks to the Party in the Park.
of people descended on Elms Field to enjoy an afternoon and evening of music.
Building on the success of last year’s Platinum Jubilee concert, Wokingham Town Council once again organised an extravaganza to be proud of.
The event opened with some Motown favourites from the Midnight Soul Sisters.
Wokingham-based Majestix were next, performing a mixture of rock and pop favourites.
Vogue Madonna celebrated one of the most famous pop stars of all time, the Material Girl herself.
And bringing the night to a close were Wild Boys, a tribute to some of the biggest hits of the 80s from bands such as Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Wham, A-Ha, Spandau Ballet, and of course Duran Duran.
To help with accessibility, sign language interpreters were on hand.
The town council increased the number of food stalls this year, including an on-site bar staffed by the team from Elusive Brewing in Finchampstead.
Cuisine included Barbarian Grill BBQ, Krua Koson Thai, vegan and vegetarian food from Ms Gursha Ethiopian, Greek food from Olives and Honey, a hog roast from Magpie and Parrot, and Indian street food from The Sultan.
Peach Place bistro Hamlet also had stall celebrating local produce.
The event was judged to be a success, and plans are already being made for next year’s party.
Cllr Barrie Callender, chair of Wokingham Town Council Arts and Culture Committee, said: “We’ve had such amazing feedback about the event, and it was so good to see thousands of residents of all ages come together in Elms Field to enjoy the music and party in the park.
“Whether you brought a picnic or samples the various food offerings from our street food vendors and local businesses, we hope that everyone had a wonderful time in the glorious sunshine.
“We look forward to seeing you all next year, and at some of the other Town Council events throughout the coming year.”
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