The entire city turned into one huge street party as thousands of people celebrated VE Day over the bank holiday weekend. Residents pulled out all of the stops as they hosted sensational parties and thousands of people flocked to the annual St Mary’s Fayre which was also celebrating the 80th anniversary.
Victory in Europe Day, known as VE Day, is the annual day of celebration of the Allies accepting Germany's unconditional surrender during World War II and this year it will take place on Thursday, May 8.
Take a look at 106 fabulously patriotic pictures of people celebrating VE Day:
5. VE Day, Hayling Island
Hundreds of people turned out to celebrate VE Day on Hayling Seafront over the weekend. Pictured - Hank the sausage dog from Hayling Picture: Alex Shute | Alex Shute
6. VE Day on Hayling
Hundreds of people turned out to celebrate VE Day on Hayling Seafront over the weekend. Pictured - Hayling Island Amateur Dramatic Society from Station Theatre Picture: Alex Shute | Alex Shute
7. VE Day, Hayling Island
Hundreds of people turned out to celebrate VE Day on Hayling Seafront over the weekend. Pictured - Spectators watching the field gun show Picture: Alex Shute | Alex Shute
8. VE Day, Hayling Island
Hundreds of people turned out to celebrate VE Day on Hayling Seafront over the weekend. Pictured - Hampshire Fire & Rescue Picture: Alex Shute | Alex Shute