The News visited streets across Portsmouth as residents came out in force to celebrate and commemorate VE Day on Sunday, May 4. There was bunting, barbeques, and Pimms aplenty with the city awash with Union Jack flags.
Victory in Europe Day, known as VE Day, is on Thursday, May 8 this year and is the annual day of celebration of the Allies accepting Germany's unconditional surrender during World War II. Residents will be coming together to mark the occasion over the bank holiday weekend and give their respect to those that fought and gave their lives.
Here are 62 fabulous pictures street parties across Portsmouth:
1. VE Day, Hayling Island
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
2. VE Day, Hayling Island
Hundreds of people turned out to celebrate VE Day on Hayling Seafront over the weekend. Pictured - Stage host Picture: Alex Shute | Alex Shute
3. VE Day, Hayling Island
Hundreds of people turned out to celebrate VE Day on Hayling Seafront over the weekend. Pictured - Andrew Blosse, Royal Engineers Bomb Disposal Unit (Retired), served in the Middle East and witnessed the first three tests of the Hydrogen bomb. Picture: Alex Shute | Alex Shute
4. VE Day, Hayling Island
Hundreds of people turned out to celebrate VE Day on Hayling Seafront over the weekend. Pictured - The field gun race with participants from 9 years to 18 years of age Picture: Alex Shute | Alex Shute