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:
13. VE Day street party
VE Day street party on Chelsea Road, Southsea Photo: Nathan Lipsham
14. VE Day street party
South Road, Drayton, VE Day street party on Saturday, May 3, 2025 Photo: Nathan Lipsham
15. VE Day street party
Residents of South Road in Drayton came to together to mark VE Day on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Photo: Nathan Lipsham
16. VE Day street party
South Road VE Day street party celebrations on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Photo: Nathan Lipsham