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:
53. VE Day street parties
The spread at St Ronans Avenue VE Day street party. Picture: Alec Chapman Photo: Alec Chapman
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VE Day street part on St Ronans Avenue. Picture: Alec Chapman Photo: Alec Chapman
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Cake and beer going down well on Taswell Road VE Day street party. Picture: Alec Chapman Photo: Alec Chapman
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VE Day Taswell Road street party. Picture: Alec Chapman Photo: Alec Chapman