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:
21. VE Day - St Marys Church
Thousands of people descended to St Marys Church on Bank Holiday Monday for its VE Day celebrations. Pictured: Cadets from 10 Platoon, Barrosa Company Pictures: Alex Shute | Alex Shute
22. VE Day - St Marys Church
Thousands of people descended to St Marys Church on Bank Holiday Monday for its VE Day celebrations. Pictures: Alex Shute | Alex Shute
23. VE Day - St Marys Church
Thousands of people descended to St Marys Church on Bank Holiday Monday for its VE Day celebrations. Pictured: Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Portsmouth Pictures: Alex Shute | Alex Shute
24. VE Day - St Marys Church
Thousands of people descended to St Marys Church on Bank Holiday Monday for its VE Day celebrations. Pictured: Victory Morris Pictures: Alex Shute | Alex Shute