An original VE Day flyer from St Albans has been discovered ahead of the 80th anniversary.
The poster from 1945 highlights the celebration of the whole of Britain's population at the end of WWII.
A former resident from the Cottonmill Estate was issued the letter which read: "The residents of the above estate request the pleasure of John Even to a party in Leyland Avenue on Saturday, May 19 at 3.30pm".
"He told me it was massively attended and went on till very late," Kevin said.
"The adults long partied into the night and the older kids were allowed to stay up until they fell asleep!"
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The party programme includes a plethora of activities from 3.30pm to 7.30pm, finishing with a rendition of the national anthem.
Other events included a visit from the then St Albans Mayor Cllr T.F. Bushell, a classic Punch and Judy show and a local talent competition.
There is even a shoutout to Messrs Giffens Ltd that supplied "loud speaker equipment" for the festivities.
To celebrate the historic milestone, the current mayor of St Albans will be joined by councillors, honorary aldermen, senior council officers, and representatives of the Royal British Legion at the city's war memorial on May 8.
The event, which is open to all, will take place at 9.30am on St Peter's Street.
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