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 communities across the city have come together today (May 8) to celebrate.
Schools have hosted VE Day festivities with pupils dressing up in their best red, white and blue outfits and a number of carehomes across the city have held parties.
1. VE Day 80, Historic Dockyard
There was a standing ovation at a VE day event at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard where veterans were interviewed about their wartime memories. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (100525-33) | Chris Moorhouse
2. VE Day 80, Historic Dockyard
The Portsmouth Historic Dockyard hosted a VE day event where veterans were interviewed about their wartime memories. Pictured: Charlotte, 12, asked a question of, from left, Robin Boodle who was an able seaman in the Battle of The Atlantic, Mabel Kidney of the WRNS and Dorothy Walsh who worked at Bletchley Park with Alan Turing on the Enigma machine. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (100525-33) | Chris Moorhouse
3. VE Day 80, Historic Dockyard
The Portsmouth Historic Dockyard hosted a VE day event where veterans were interviewed about their wartime memories. Pictured: Charlotte, 12, asking a question. From left, Robin Boodle who was an able seaman in the Battle of The Atlantic, Mabel Kidney of the WRNS and Dorothy Walsh who worked at Bletchley Park with Alan Turing on the Enigma machine. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (100525-33) | Chris Moorhouse
4. VE Day 80, Historic Dockyard
The Portsmouth Historic Dockyard hosted a VE day event where veterans were interviewed about their wartime memories. Pictured: Members of the audience listen to the stories Picture: Chris Moorhouse (100525-33) | Chris Moorhouse