Anzac Day is an important special community event celebrated in Australia on April 25. Millions of Australians commemorate the anniversary of the first significant military pairing of Australian and New Zealand forces fighting together during the First World War.
In addition, veterans and participants of peacekeeping operations and conflicts are also honoured during this national event.
ANZAC Day, Sydney 2024 Dawn Service, March, Events & Celebrations
Australia and New Zealand observe this event every year, and this special day is marked by a public holiday. Past and serving members are honoured on this prestigious day by the Australian Government and all members of the public.
The Anzac Day commemorations are scheduled as follows:
- Dawn Service commencing at 4:30am: Laying wreaths, marches and commemorative services at Martin Place.
- ANZAC Day March commencing at 9am: Corner of Elizabeth Street and Martin Place, walking past the ANZAC Memorial at Hyde Park.
Travel on public transport is free for members and ex-members of the Australian Defence Force, including carers; the spouses, children and grandchildren of deceased service personnel; and the spouses, children and grandchildren of living war veterans. Free travel recipients are required to wear the Australian Defence Uniform, display service medals, carry a letter of accreditation on the letterhead of an RSL or other recognised ex-services organisation branch, or present a war widow’s gold card.
Those travelling via bus should be prepared that services will use alternate routes and stops while road closures are in place.
The ABC will broadcast the March live on ANZAC Day, and it will also be streamed live on the RSL NSW Facebook page and will be available to view on iView.
Will the Anzac March be going ahead at this stage for 2021 and is the public welcome to attend?
Hi Wendy,
Referring to the press release on 11 Feb 2021 at https://www.rslnsw.org.au/news/media-release-anzac-day-2021-commemorations-will-proceed-in-nsw/, the ANZAC Day 2021 commemorations will still proceed in NSW.
There are going to be changes this year though, which includes the march being limited to 500 veterans (by way of a ballot process), and RSL NSW encourages NSW residents to commemorate locally and participate in the “Light up the Dawn” initiative rather than travelling to the Sydney CBD. The March will be televised live to the public on the ABC.
Please check out https://www.rslnsw.org.au/member-resources/commemorations-and-ceremonies/anzac-day/ for further information on both the March and other events on the day.
Thanks
Michael
RSL NSW has decreed that there will not be a March on ANZAC DAY 2021 at this stage?
Hi Geoff,
I have checked the RSL NSW website, their press release section and a number of news outlets and i can’t really see any information about the 2021 event at this state. Even the Anzac Day page on their website refers to marches and services.
The closest thing i could find was QLD saying they might consider an invite-only event, but aside from that, I couldn’t find anything saying things were cancelled or altered at this point.
Most information online still refers to 2020, so ill be updating my page as new information comes to light about that the day will consist of.
Thanks
Michael