A bi-national, bi-community commemoration of the Burning of Black Rock during the War of 1812 will take place at the Jarvis Street Coal Dock starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10.

Bonfires will be lit in Fort Erie and Black Rock with ceremonies presided by dignitaries and other activities.

It is presented by the War of 1812 Bicentennial Committee, 2nd Lincoln Artillery, Preservation Committee of Black Rock, Riverside Good Neighbors Planning Association and the Peace Bridge Authority. An after party will be held at Rohall’s Corner, 540 Amherst St., with food and cash bar.