It all started 25 years ago.
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And Launceston's Sue Delanty has been there for every year of Festivale.
The City Park event has become a tradition for Mrs Delanty and her nearest and dearest.
Last night she was surrounded by family and friends from Launceston and as far away as New South Wales and Queensland.
``It's the entertainment, the atmosphere and the food and drink that keep me coming back,'' Mrs Delanty said.
``I remember when the first Festivale was held, it was a big deal for Launceston.
``My husband and I had organised a babysitter for the children . . . now they're here with us.
``My most memorable Festivales have been the ones with famous impersonators or covers; the Robbie Williams, the Beatles, the Kylie Minogue.
``I prefer it set in the park as opposed to in the street because it makes the atmosphere more intimate.
``However, it was fantastic when it was in the streets and the bands would play from the balcony of Hotel Tasmania.''
A seasoned professional of Festivale, Mrs Delanty and friends have an unspoken agreement when it comes to the event - ``We always sit under the same tree - we don't need to arrange to meet anywhere, they all just know this is where we are.''
You can find them there on a Friday night - ``It's best to go on a Friday night in case it rains the rest of the weekend'' - and then nine out of 10 times they'll be back for seconds on Saturday.