The News visited streets across Portsmouth as residents came out in force to celebrate and commemorate VE Day on Sunday, May 4. There was bunting, barbeques, and Pimms aplenty with the city awash with Union Jack flags.
Victory in Europe Day, known as VE Day, is on Thursday, May 8 this year and 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 62 fabulous pictures street parties across Portsmouth:
41. VE Day Street Parties
Roads all across Portsmouth were closed over the weekend as residents celebrated VE Day in style. Pictured: William Arnell, 7 getting in the spirit Pictures: Alex Shute | Alex Shute
42. VE Day Street Parties
Roads all across Portsmouth were closed over the weekend as residents celebrated VE Day in style. Pictured: Knox Road Street Party Pictures: Alex Shute | Alex Shute
43. VE Day Street Parties
Roads all across Portsmouth were closed over the weekend as residents celebrated VE Day in style. Pictured - Pictured - Margaret Windsor, 87, Elizabeth Leonard, 90 and Doris Ingram, 89 who all lived through VE Day Pictures: Alex Shute | Alex Shute
44. VE Day Street Parties
Roads all across Portsmouth were closed over the weekend as residents celebrated VE Day in style. Pictured - Knox Road Street Party Pictures: Alex Shute | Alex Shute