Thousands flocked to the church in Fratton yesterday (Monday, May 5) for the popular event which featured fun fair rides, Morris dancing, choir singing, a Real Ale Beer Tent, and pony rides and community activities as well as lots of stalls.
The annual event also doubled up as a VE commemoration, which organisers said were the ‘biggest VE celebrations in the city’, making 80 years since Victory in Europe Day when the Germans surrendered to the allies bringing an end to to te fighting in Europe.
Pictures Alex Shute:
3. St Mary's Church VE Day
Thousands of people descended on St Mary's Church on Bank Holiday Monday for its VE Day celebrations with lots of fun for the family | The News
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