As these pictures go to prove, the efforts of the generation who had it far harder than we do is as appreciated in 2020 as much as it ever was.
Have a look at these photographs to see Hartlepool celebrating with a swing – and all within the rules.
5. Even the cars celebrated on Mowbray Road
Emma McKie holding Thomas Hill, with sisters Lily and Jessica McKie on Mowbray Road. Picture by Frank Reid. Photo: Hartlepool Mail
6. Patriotism and pzazz in Hartlepool
These houses on Mowbray Road brought a splurge of colour to VE Day. Picture by Frank Reid. Photo: Hartlepool Mail
7. The Royal British Legion is honoured
Andrew Barker of Roseberry Road proudly bearing the Royal British Legion standard on VE Day. Photo: Hartlepool Mail
8. Patriotic pillars on Tristram Avenue
This house was decorated bu making imaginative use of these boxes donated by Morrisons. Photo: Hartlepool Mail