These photos are from 1995, 50 years on from the momentous ending of the War in Europe. There were events galore, from dances and school and street parties, to remembrance services and concerts.
The Scarborough Evening News gave huge coverage to the celebrations ... enjoy these photos from our team of photographers.
9. VE in 1995
Pete McKenzie, left, and Lee Calden looking the part at a street party for the children of Ash Road and Grove Road in Filey.
10. VE in 1995
Staff at Queen Margaret's nursing home dance in the rain: Angela Price, Michael Parkin, Susan Parkin, Claire Sweeting, Margaret Brooke, Brian Parkin, Ellen Evans and Graham Pryce.
11. VE in 1995
Children of Ash Road and Grove Road in Filey.
12. VE in 1995
Doreen Kay and John Mitchell look forward to the concert at Scarborough Spa, A Night To Remember.