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:
49. VE Day street parties
Bunting hanging proudly on Portsdown Avenue. Picture: Alec Chapman Photo: Alec Chapman
50. VE Day street parties
Families enjoy the street party on St Ronans Avenue in Southsea. Picture: Alec Chapman Photo: Alec Chapman
51. VE Day street party
There were union jacks a plenty as the community of Portsdown Avenue got together to commemorate VE Day. Picture: Alec Chapman Photo: Alec Chapman
52. VE Day street parties
Fun and games on St Ronans Avenue. Picture: Alec Chapman Photo: Alec Chapman