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:
69. VE Day street party
The street party on St Edwards Road. Picture: Alec Chapman Photo: Alec Chapman
70. VE Day Street Parties
The Berry family and friends from Woodfield Avenue in Drayton gather for a VE Day street party. Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute
71. VE Day street party
Adam Glyde getting in the spirit on Carmarthen Avenue, Drayton. Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute
72. VE Day street party
Street parties were taking place all over Portsmouth of Sunday afternoon to celebrate VE Day. Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute