Communities across Portsmouth come together to mark VE Day with spectacular street parties

A number of street parties took place on Sunday as communities came together to mark the 80 year anniversary of VE Day.

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:

45. VE Day street party

Residents of Burbidge Road, Norma Williams, Kenneth Williams, Kathleen Dixon and Jean Johnson who were alive during VE Day. Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute