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Anzac Day in Brisbane

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Commemorate Anzac Day in Brisbane.

Join the community to commemorate Anzac Day in Brisbane on 25 April.

Anzac Day recognises all Australians who have served and died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action by Australian and New Zealand forces in the First World War.

Anzac Day services

A range of services and events are held across Brisbane each year. You can attend a local service or join the main commemorations in Brisbane City.

The Anzac Day Dawn Service is held each year at the Shrine of Remembrance at Anzac Square.

The service begins early in the morning before sunrise. Plan to arrive early to secure a place.

Find details, including timings and access information, on the Anzac Square website.

The Anzac Day Parade is held in Brisbane City each year and is free to attend.

The parade features current and former Australian Defence Force members and community groups. It is typically held in the morning along Adelaide Street. 

Find the latest parade details, including route and viewing locations, on the RSL Queensland website.

Community services are held across suburbs throughout Brisbane.

To find a service near you, search the RSL Queensland website.

Find other ways to commemorate Anzac Day.

Explore Brisbane's wartime history

Visit Anzac Square Memorial Galleries

Visit the Anzac Square Memorial Galleries to learn about Queensland’s wartime history.

The galleries feature exhibitions from the First World War to today and are open throughout the year, with extended hours on Anzac Day. 

Visit Macarthur Museum

The MacArthur Museum explores Brisbane’s role in the Second World War.

Among the highlights is the former office of General Douglas MacArthur, who led Allied forces in the South West Pacific from Brisbane between 1942 and 1944.

The museum features wartime artefacts, historical exhibits and stories about how the war affected daily life in Brisbane.

The museum is located in the MacArthur Chambers building in Brisbane City and is open on selected days.

Plan your visit

Event details, including timings, road closures and public transport options, vary each year.

Check official websites closer to the date for the latest information.

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