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:
61. VE Day street party
The Wilton Terrace VE Day street party. Picture: Alec Chapman Photo: Alec Chapman
62. VE Day street parties
Tombola at the VE Day street party on Duncan Road. Picture: Alec Chapman Photo: Alec Chapman
63. VE Day street parties
Wilton Terrace residents came together to mark VE Day. Picture: Alec Chapman Photo: Alec Chapman
64. VE Day street parties
Delicious cakes on St Edwards Road street party. Picture: Alec Chapman Photo: Alec Chapman