North Hamilton will bring in 2020 with a candlelight vigil to promote peace.

The community event, to be held at the junction of Court Street and Dundonald Street, is hoped to help create harmony.

A spokeswoman said: “Visitors to the highly anticipated light show at City Hall on December 31 are encouraged to bring a candle with them and continue their tour of the city by helping to create a traditional Gathering of Lights atmosphere in one of the most underutilised but iconic parks within the city.

“The candlelight vigil will be a time for quiet relaxation, reflection and reconnection among all participants.

“An informal soup kitchen will be available to cater to the spirit of giving that will be encouraged throughout the community.”

Organised by Fresh Creations and RoseAnn Edwards, a City of Hamilton councillor, is intended to follow the spirit of peace from the signing of the Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together by local representatives of the Catholic and Muslim faiths.

A spokeswoman said: “The event has been embraced by councilor RoseAnn Edwards as part of her continued focus on inclusion of North Hamilton in the City’s event schedule.

“The event also reinforces her commitment to promote interfaith dialogue for the 225th anniversary of the city throughout 2020.

“The recent decade of violence in the North Hamilton area has been a reminder that no one should be taken for granted or left behind in our pursuit of a higher standard of living.”

Support for the event will be provided by Sahaba Crossroads, Bermuda Islamic Cultural Centre and the Emperial Group of Companies.