It is being organised by Hastings Borough Bonfire Society who took part in a similar ceremony for the anniversary of D-Day.
The beacon will be lit at 9.30pm to the song of ‘I Vow To Thee My Country’. The Last Post will be played. The Bonfire Society will then light the lamp for piece, which will be brought down from the hill and placed in St Clements Church in the Old Town.
The beacon lighting is to symbolise the ‘light of peace’ that emerged from the darkness of the Second World War.
People are also invited to shine lamps on the promenade, Stade Open Space and West Hill at 9.30pm. These should be LED lanterns or electric torches.
1. Beacon lighting
Beacon lighting Photo: supplied
2. Beacon lighting
Beacon lighting Photo: supplied