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:
65. VE Day street party
A VW camper van decorated with bunting on Wilton Terrace. Picture: Alec Chapman Photo: Alec Chapman
66. VE Day street parties
The tombola on Duncan Road. Picture: Alec Chapman Photo: Alec Chapman
67. VE Day street parties
A house on Kestrel Place decorated for VE Day. Picture: Alec Chapman Photo: Alec Chapman
68. VE Day street party
The street party on St. Edwards Road in Southsea. Picture: Alec Chapman Photo: Alec Chapman