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:
97. VE Day street party
A decorated house on Burbidge Road. Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute
98. VE Day street party
Paul Woolf, director of the Mary Rose, at the Burbidge Road VE Day street party. Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute
99. VE Day street party
Henry, 4, with his dad on Duncan Road. Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute
100. VE Day street party
The residents of Craneswater Avenue at their VE Day street party. Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute