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:
9. VE Day street party
There was a great turnout for the VE Day street party outside the Druids Arms on Binsteed Road. Photo: Nathan Lipsham
10. VE Day street party
The bunting was out in full force at the Chelsea Road VE Day street party. Photo: Nathan Lipsham
11. VE Day street party
The VE Day street party on Binsteed Road, Fratton. Photo: Nathan Lipsham
12. VE Day street party
The VE Day street party on Binsteed Road and Langley Road, Fratton. Photo: Nathan Lipsham