The city is full of remarkable people – from charities to community events and beloved businesses, there are a lot of things that make Portsmouth a great city.
Here are 9 reasons why we are proud of Portsmouth:
![Portsmouth is known for its huge range of independent businesses that support one another and this is what makes the city a thriving place.
Pictured: Albert Road, Southsea](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjM1ODIyNGIzLTIwZTUtNDU0Zi1hY2EwLTc1NTJhNjYxZGU3ZTowOWM1MTk4ZC0xOTExLTQ0ZmYtYjY3ZS1kMzg5OTQ1MDQ1ZmY=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
5. Albert Road, Southsea
Portsmouth is known for its huge range of independent businesses that support one another and this is what makes the city a thriving place. Pictured: Albert Road, SouthseaPhoto: Google
![We are proud of our city because of the selfless people that establish and work with charities to help others and make Portsmouth the best it can be. From Sophie's Legacy to Home Start to Enable Ability, there are so many brilliant charities in the area.
Pictured: The founders of Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association, Rachael and Ken Ross, at their Coronation party.
Picture: Habibur Rahman](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmRiMjFjZmNhLTNiNWEtNDcyNC05M2Q0LTE5YWNmYzUwYWVhZjo0NWFlMjA4ZC1mOTg5LTQxMjItYTMzZC1kMGNiMTlhMzIzMTY=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
6. Portsmouth charities are an asset to the community
We are proud of our city because of the selfless people that establish and work with charities to help others and make Portsmouth the best it can be. From Sophie's Legacy to Home Start to Enable Ability, there are so many brilliant charities in the area. Pictured: The founders of Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association, Rachael and Ken Ross, at their Coronation party. Picture: Habibur RahmanPhoto: Habibur Rahman
![The University of Portsmouth is another reason to be proud of the city because it draws in thousands of people from different backgrounds to form an inclusive community.
Picture: Melanie Leininger](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjEzNmU3N2NhLTg2ZDYtNGJkNy1iZGJjLTA0ZTBhZjVkZTI3MDpiZGY4ZDI0My1kNGFiLTRhZDUtYjI1My0xMjRjNzMxZDAyMDg=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
7. The University of Portsmouth
The University of Portsmouth is another reason to be proud of the city because it draws in thousands of people from different backgrounds to form an inclusive community. Picture: Melanie LeiningerPhoto: -
![Victorious is now one of the biggest festivals along the South coast and thousands flock to Southsea each year to enjoy the various acts.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjcxN2MyNzJjLTU1YTYtNDU0MC1hMTFlLWE4MDRiNmUyMzVmNDo0MDBjZjVkNC1lMDIwLTQxMmMtYTY0NS1jZTY5ZjM4OWY2MmY=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
8. Victorious Festival
Victorious is now one of the biggest festivals along the South coast and thousands flock to Southsea each year to enjoy the various acts.Photo: -