Anzac Day in Brisbane

On Anzac Day each year we remember all Australians who have served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. 25 April marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War.

Anzac Day services

Nurses Candlelight Vigil, Brisbane City

The 2022 Nurses Memorial Candlelight Vigil will be held in Anzac Square, Brisbane City on Friday 22 April 2022 from 5.30-7.15pm, as a public event. This event will also be live streamed.

For more information and the live stream link, view the Centaur Memorial Fund for Nurses website.

Anzac Day Dawn Service, Brisbane City

Every year on the 25 April, the Anzac Day Dawn Service starts at 4.28am sharp at Brisbane City’s Shrine of Remembrance, Anzac Square, located between Ann and Adelaide Streets.

This service is organised by the Anzac Day Commemoration Committee.

Anzac Day Parade, Brisbane City

The Anzac Day Parade will be held on Adelaide Street, between George Street and Creek Street, from 9.45am-12.30pm and will feature former and current Australian Defence Force veterans and other groups that contribute to the parade.

Find out more on the RSL South Eastern District Ltd website.

Veterans and citizens unable to attend the parade can watch the event on ABC TV.

Light Up the Dawn – Commemorate your way

How you honour and remember those who are serving and those who have served is up to you. Take time to reflect on Anzac Day in a way that means the most to you – attend a service, bring your community together, commemorate in your own space at home, or watch or listen to a service.

Find out more on the RSL Australia website.

Commemorative events in Brisbane suburbs

Find an Anzac Day service in your local area by searching for a service on the RSL Queensland website.

Road closures

To prepare for the Anzac Day Dawn Service and the Anzac Day Parade, there will be road closures across Brisbane City. Find out more.

Visit Anzac Square Memorial Galleries

Located beneath the Shrine of Remembrance in Brisbane City, the Anzac Square Memorial Galleries will be open special hours, from 5.30am-3pm on Anzac Day for patrons wishing to explore the exhibition or place a poppy, wreath, or message of remembrance in honour of Queensland-associated battalions, regiments and other units. Plan your visit.

Visitors can also take a tour of the galleries, with two sessions to choose from: 10.30-11.30am on Sunday 24 April and 1.30-2.30pm on Monday 25 April. Bookings required via Anzac Square website.

Streets of Remembrance

Brisbane City Council is proud to commemorate the spirit of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) through the Streets of Remembrance project.

Since launching this unique project in 2015 to honour the Anzac Centenary, Council has placed the Australian Defence Force Rising Sun badge and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) badge on streets which share the same names as people, places or events of historical significance to the ANZAC campaign from 1915.

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