'Dazzling' Party in the Park is another huge success

Images courtesy of Phil Spencer

They came, they danced… and lapped up the legendary community spectacular, Party in the Park, after a three-year gap.

Backed by good weather, more than 1,200 party-goers attended the hugely popular event, organized by the Wake Up Delph committee.

Speaking on behalf of the committee, Frank Procter painted a picture of the event’s success.

He said: “After a celebration of the Queen’s life and a tribute to King Charles, the crowd were treated to a dazzling  mixture of musical talent, with every act excelling themselves for the occasion.

“The popular Delph band were in fine form, Blondie tribute got people dancing, Darren Phillips covered a great range of songs, ending with his five-year-old son joining him on stage for his finale to great cheers.

“Victor Michael was tremendous and he was joined by an Aretha Franklin tribute, who we will definitely be looking to book for future events.

“Black Garter were amazing, the lead singers voice throughout the set was exception.

"The Bootleg Bee Gees got the dancing going and Elvis kept the party going.”

He added: “Bring on KNK for the finale and they didn’t fail to deliver, it was the busiest front of stage for years as everyone pushed forward to join in the dancing.

“The event finished with Delph Band and fireworks twice over to celebrate the the Queen’s life - it was a fantastic evening.

“Thanks from all at Wake Up Delph committee to everyone who attended. 

"We will definitely be back next year.”

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