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:
17. VE Day, Hayling Island
Hundreds of people turned out to celebrate VE Day on Hayling Seafront over the weekend. Pictured - Anthony Cole and Violet, 4 Picture: Alex Shute | Alex Shute
18. VE Day, Hayling Island
Hundreds of people turned out to celebrate VE Day on Hayling Seafront over the weekend. Picture: Alex Shute | Alex Shute
19. VE Day - St Marys Church
Thousands of people descended to St Marys Church on Bank Holiday Monday for its VE Day celebrations. Pictured: Victory Morris Pictures: Alex Shute | Alex Shute
20. VE Day - St Marys Church
Thousands of people descended to St Marys Church on Bank Holiday Monday for its VE Day celebrations. Pictured: Ada, 6 from Fratton Pictures: Alex Shute | Alex Shute