The entire city turned into one huge street party as thousands of people celebrated VE Day over the bank holiday weekend. Residents pulled out all of the stops as they hosted sensational parties and thousands of people flocked to the annual St Mary’s Fayre which was also celebrating the 80th anniversary.
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 and this year it will take place on Thursday, May 8.
Take a look at 106 fabulously patriotic pictures of people celebrating VE Day:
81. VE Day street parties
Friends from Milton Village Association at the VE Day street party on Edgeware Road, Portsmouth. Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute
82. VE Day street parties
Residents of Aberdare Avenue, Drayton, with a cut out of friend Helen who couldn't make it to the party. Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute
83. VE Day street party
The VE Day street party on Edgeware Road, Portsmouth Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute
84. VE Day street party
Jon Flood enjoying the day in Edgeware Road, Portsmouth. Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute