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:
101. VE Day street party
The barbeque in full swing on Duncan Road. Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute
102. VE Day street party
Victory Morris Men on Duncan Road. Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute
103. VE Day street party
Freddie, 5, was also celebrating his birthday at the Craneswater Avenue street party. Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute
104. VE Day street party
Beatrice, 10, Barnaby, 5, Anna, 9, Freddie, 5, Henry, 10, Lotte, 11, and Lottie, 11, at the Craneswater Avenue street party. Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute