Street parties are taking place across the city between Saturday, May 3, and Monday, May 5, ahead of VE Day on Thursday, May 8. Saturday saw the first celebrations take place with The News visiting parties in Chelsea Road in Southsea, Mulberry Avenue in Cosham, and South Road in Drayton.
Victory in Europe Day, known as VE Day, 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 18 pictures of the street parties on Saturday:

5. VE Day street party
Hampshire Caledonian Pipe Band performed at the VE Day street party outside the Druids Arms on Binsteed Road on Saturday May 3, 2025 Photo: Nathan Lipsham

6. VE Day street parties
The VE Day street party at Mulberry Avenue in Cosham on Saturday, May 3. Photo: Nathan Lipsham

7. VE Day street party
The VE party outside the Druids Arms on Binsteed Roadd, Fratton on Saturday, May 3, 2025 Photo: Nathan Lipsham

8. VE Day street parties
Residents of Chelsea Road arranged a VE Day street party on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Photo: Nathan Lipsham