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:
33. VE Day - St Marys Church
Thousands of people descended to St Marys Church on Bank Holiday Monday for its VE Day celebrations. Pictured: Dempsie, 4 from Portchester Pictures: Alex Shute | Alex Shute
34. VE Day - St Marys Church
Thousands of people descended to St Marys Church on Bank Holiday Monday for its VE Day celebrations. Pictured: Mardie and Kev Pictures: Alex Shute | Alex Shute
35. VE Day - St Marys Church
Thousands of people descended to St Marys Church on Bank Holiday Monday for its VE Day celebrations. Pictured: Austin family from Portsmouth Pictures: Alex Shute | Alex Shute
36. VE Day - St Marys Church
Thousands of people descended to St Marys Church on Bank Holiday Monday for its VE Day celebrations. Pictured: Jones Family Pictures: Alex Shute | Alex Shute