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:
21. VE Day - St Marys Church
Thousands of people descended to St Marys Church on Bank Holiday Monday for its VE Day celebrations. Pictured: Cadets from 10 Platoon, Barrosa Company Pictures: Alex Shute | Alex Shute
22. VE Day - St Marys Church
Thousands of people descended to St Marys Church on Bank Holiday Monday for its VE Day celebrations. Pictures: Alex Shute | Alex Shute
23. VE Day - St Marys Church
Thousands of people descended to St Marys Church on Bank Holiday Monday for its VE Day celebrations. Pictured: Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Portsmouth Pictures: Alex Shute | Alex Shute
24. 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