Bunting has gone up and shop window displays completed ahead of the 70th anniversary celebrations.
Here are 16 pictures from around the town.
9. Queens Head
The Queens Head on Sandgate. Photo: Ian Smith
10. Derrants
Derrants on Bridge Street. Photo: Ian Smith
11. Slightly Foxed
Slightly Foxed on Bridge Street. Photo: Ian Smith
12. Coull's
Coull's on Castlegate. Photo: Ian Smith