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:
89. VE Day street party
Henry, 4, with brother Riley, 4, and Dad on Duncan Road. Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute
90. VE Day street party
The street part on Haslemere Road. Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute
91. VE Day street party
Entertainment at the VE Day street party on Haslemere Road. Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute
92. VE Day street party
Emma 'Chippy' Carpenter, who spent 26 years in the Navy, at the street party on Haslemere Road. Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute