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:
37. VE Day - St Mary's Church
Thousands of people descended to St Marys Church on Bank Holiday Monday for its VE Day celebrations. Pictured: Emily, 3 from Fratton Pictures: Alex Shute | Alex Shute
38. VE Day Street Parties
Roads all across Portsmouth were closed over the weekend as residents celebrated VE Day in style. Pictured: Megan and Daniel Long dressed to impress Pictures: Alex Shute | Alex Shute
39. VE Day Street Parties
Roads all across Portsmouth were closed over the weekend as residents celebrated VE Day in style. Pictured: Elizabeth Leonard, 90 who was 10 years old on VE Day Pictures: Alex Shute | Alex Shute
40. VE Day Street Parties
Roads all across Portsmouth were closed over the weekend as residents celebrated VE Day in style. Pictured: Grayshott Road Street Party Pictures: Alex Shute | Alex Shute