ANZAC Day Events in Perth
ANZAC Day is a solemn time to remember those who gave their lives in past wars. It can be the perfect time to discuss and teach your children about these events whilst paying tribute to these great men and woman. If you’re looking for family-friendly events and activities, then Buggybuddys has you covered. Check out our list of ANZAC-themed events around Perth including parades, services, breakfasts and more. There’s sure to be something to suit everyone.
Please keep in mind if you have a child with sensory sensitivities to noise that there may be Flypasts performed by the RAAF. We will update our post with these details when/if they become available.
Anzac At Home Ideas
Can’t get out to an Anzac Day event with small kids or due to health issues? Not to worry! You can always observe at home. Why not create some Anzac themed crafts with the kids or bake some Anzac biscuits? The Australian War Memorial website has a list of ideas for the whole family, starting with making paper Anzac poppies.
Another fun craft idea is to make Anzac Day lanterns to light up the dawn on Anzac Day. Be A Fun Mum blog has some easy instructions on how to upcycle a milk bottle into a colourful lantern. Battery operated candles are a flame-free option to avoid burns.
Anzac Day All-Abilities Sunset Service
In the late afternoon, the day before Anzac Day, RSL WA is holding an inclusive Sunset Service at the Flame of Remembrance in Kings Park & Botanic Gardens.
- Early-evening Anzac Day commemorative service
- Centred around the Flame of Remembrance
- Easy access via public transport or parking at Kings Park (cars must be removed ahead of Dawn Service to avoid towing).
- Wheelchair accessible
- Auslan Sign Language
- Audio description available
- Assistive listening (Bluetooth hearing aids)
- Quiet zone available
Anzac Day Kings Park Dawn Service
This Anzac Day, join thousands of Western Australians at Kings Park & Botanic Gardens to commemorate and recognise all who have served in wars, conflicts, and military operations – “At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them”. At first light, Australians of all ages and backgrounds will come together to listen to inspiring words, sing, and pause in silence to reflect and remember the sacrifices made by our brave service men and women. The Dawn service is open to all who wish to attend, share the sunrise, and commemorate on Anzac Day.
- Western Australia’s central Dawn Service held at the State War Memorial in Kings Park
- Public transport strongly advised, no parking at Kings Park.
- Large LED screens and speakers
- Open to all who wish to commemorate and recognise service.
Road blocks will be in place and no public parking available at Kings Park. We encourage attendees to take public transport and utilise the TransPerth Journey Planner. To request ACROD parking for this event, please complete the form or contact [email protected]. Limited ACROD parking spaces are available.
Anzac Day Perth Gunfire Breakfast
This Anzac Day, RSL WA is hosting a community barbeque breakfast at the Government House Gardens. Enjoy tea, coffee, and a breakfast roll in this beautiful garden setting. The Gunfire Breakfast is the perfect opportunity to connect with friends, family, and the WA Veteran community before heading to watch the March on St Georges Terrace starting at 9 AM.
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Breakfast rolls (optional donation to veteran support)
- Open grass area with tables and chairs
Note: The Gunfire Breakfast at Government House has a limited venue capacity of 2,000 people.
The Gunfire Breakfast tradition dates back to the 1890’s, where ‘gunfire’ referred to an early morning mix of rum and black tea, to provide a dash of courage before a day on the battlefield. The concoction started with English Army Soldiers and was quickly adopted by the Australian and New Zealand soldiers.
Anzac Day March Perth CBD
Venture to the heart of Perth to witness the Anzac Day March starting from the corner of Barrack Street and St Georges Terrace at 9 AM sharp and concluding at Langley Park. The March is an opportunity to recognise our service men and women in a show of camaraderie and commemoration. Observe Navy, Army, Air Force, veterans serving in different conflicts, vehicles, emergency services, and much more. All are welcome and encouraged to attend the March on Anzac Day! Anzac Day marches are a longstanding tradition. You will find services marching all around the country, from the smallest towns to our largest cities. You can find listed Anzac Day events around Australia from the Anzac Spirit website.
Anzac Day – Mateship Lane
This Anzac Day, Irwin Street in the City of Perth will be transformed into Mateship Lane. A space to socialise with a licensed area and food trucks.
Perth Metro Services and Events
Rottnest ANZAC Services 2025
ANZAC Day holds a special place on the Rottnest Island calendar. With a long military history, we commemorate all who have served and continue to serve.
Wadjemup / Rottnest Island played an important role in the First and Second World Wars and there are many places of historical significance that can still be seen on the island today. Many generations of families also hold an important connection to the island with ancestors who were stationed on the island during WWI and WWII. Join us to reflect and mark this important day of remembrance with services on Thomson Lawn watching the sun rise over the Indian Ocean.
This event is free, however registration is required.
Proudly supported by the Returned & Services League of Western Australia and Lotterywest.
Hillarys Yacht Club Anzac Day 2025
ANZAC Day 2025 Yanchep
Wanneroo Anzac Day Dawn Service 2025
Port Kennedy Dawn Service
Nollamara Dawn Service
Kwinana Dawn Service
Joondalup Anzac Day Service
Kalamunda Anzac Day Dawn Service
City of Rockingham Dawn Service
City of Mandurah Dawn Service
Anzac Day Dawn Service and Parade
All RSL Members, Service and Ex-Service Personnel and members of the community are invited to attend and participate in the ANZAC Day Dawn Service and the ANZAC Day Parade and Service. The Dawn Service takes place at the War Memorial located on the grounds of Memorial Hall, Carrington Street, Hamilton Hill.
Road Closures
Please note that there will be road closures in place on ANZAC Day, 25 April 2025 5.30am to 7am (Dawn Service) and 9.30am to 11.30am (Parade and Service). Roads affected will be Rockingham Road and Carrington Street in the area surrounding Memorial Hall and the RSL (Frederick Road), Hamilton Hill as well as:
- Forrest Rd / Carrington St
- Blackwood Ave / Carrington St
- Forrest Rd / Rockingham Rd
- Winfield St / Hamilton Rd
- Paulik Way / Rockingham Rd
Enquiries can be directed to the Cockburn RSL Vice President Paul Prickett CSM on 0408 406 615.
Bullsbrook & Districts Dawn Service
Canning Districts Dawn Service
Quinns Rocks Dawn Service
Pinjarra Dawn Service
Osborne Park Dawn Service at Memorial Hall
Armadale Dawn Service
Bicton-Fremantle Dawn Service and Gunfire Breakfast
Bellevue Dawn Service
Gosnells Anzac Day Parade
Canning Districts Gunfire Breakfast
Eastern Regional Gunfire Breakfast
Nollamara Gunfire Breakfast
North Beach Anzac Day Service and Gunfire Breakfast
ANZAC Day – 2025 – Claremont
Join us on this special day as we commemorate the lives of those Australian and New Zealand Army Corps soldiers who have fought and died for their country. This event will take place at Claremont Park and includes an official service along with participation from Mayor Jock Barker and the Claremont RSL. Local primary school children, cadets and veterans will also be laying wreaths. Music and performances will form part of the event proceedings. Following the official proceedings, the Claremont Nedlands Lions Club will be hosting a BBQ breakfast (gold coin donation – available until 9am) for those attending to enjoy.
ANZAC Day Ceremony 2025 – Town of Cambridge
The RSL Cambridge Sub Branch and the Town of Cambridge will hold their annual ANZAC Day service on 25 April. The service will start with a parade at 7.50am, followed by a remembrance ceremony at the West Leederville Memorial Gardens and Cenotaph at 8.00am. On the day, Cambridge Street (between Kerr and Abbotsford streets) will be closed from 7.30am to 9.30am to ensure a quiet and reflective ceremony. Free parking will be available from 7.00am to 12.00noon on Abbotsford Street and Holyrood Street. Carpark L20 (near Leederville Sporting Club) will also be free, but please arrive before road closures are in place to ensure access.
City of Belmont Dawn Service
General Sir John Monash Dawn Service
Mt Lawley-Inglewood Anzac Day Service
Eastern Regional ANZAC Service Guildford
Anzac Day Ceremony – Nedlands
Please join us at 9.00am on Thursday 25 April for our local Anzac Day Ceremony at the Nedlands War Memorial, on the corner of Birdwood Pde & Waratah Ave, Dalkeith.
This ceremony is being hosted in partnership with the Nedlands Returned Services League. All community members are invited to lay wreaths during this ceremony. Street parking is available in surrounding streets.
There will be a local road closure on Thursday 25 April 2024 from 6.30am-11.00am on Birdwood Parade between Gallop Rd & Carroll St, and Waratah Ave between Birdwood Pde & Hobbs Ave for the ceremony.
* Anzac Day is our national day of commemoration, marking the 1915 Gallipoli landing during World War 1. This expedition was the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. The purpose was to capture the Gallipoli peninsula in order to open the Dardanelles to the allied navies. The ultimate objective was to capture Constantinople (now Istanbul), the capital of the Ottoman Empire, an ally of Germany. This eight-month campaign resulted in significant Australian casualties, with around 8,700 soldiers losing their lives. The brave men who served on the Gallipoli Peninsula forged a powerful and enduring legacy, introducing the term Anzac into our language and embodying the spirit of the Anzacs, characterised by values of mateship and sacrifice. Today, Anzac Day honours all Australians who have served and made the ultimate sacrifice in times of peace and war. Anzac Day brings together current and former service men and women, their families and the wider community in a tribute to all those who have fought for our freedom and security. It is a day where all Australians reflect and remember those who have served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. Lest we forget.
City of Cockburn Anzac Youth Parade and Service
Chidlow ANZAC Day March & Service
Chidlow & District RSL are hosting an ANZAC Day march and service from 9:30am. Participants will march from Wilcox Street, down Memorial Avenue and then onto the Chidlow Village Green and finish in front of the memorial. A service will follow, paying respect to those fallen and those who have served in the armed forces.
City of Belmont Combined School Service
City of Rockingham Main Anzac Day Service
Kalamunda RSL Local Community March
Mt Hawthorn Anzac Day Service and Community Sausage Sizzle
Toodyay Main Anzac Day Service
Pinjarra Anzac Day Service
City of Mandurah Main Anzac Day Service
Kwinana Anzac Day Service
Eastern Regional Bassendean ANZAC Memorial
Mount Helena ANZAC Day Service
Program of Events: 11:30am – March off (from back of Scout Hall) 11:40am – Service 12:10pm – Gunfire Breakfast / Morning Tea
Bellevue March and Commemorative Service
Yokine-Joondanna Anzac Day Service
ANZAC Day at ANZAC Cottage
Mundaring Anzac Day march and service
Bellevue Sunset Service
Regional WA Anzac Day Services & Parades
Northam Anzac Eve Vigil – Northam Scout Group
Albany Anzac Day Public Function
Kalbarri Main Anzac Day Service
Dwellingup Anzac Memorial
Bencubbin Late Morning Service
Albany Anzac Day Service
Manjimup Anzac Day Service
Esperance Main Anzac Day Service
Capel Parade and Commemorative Service
Brookton Anzac Day Commemorative Service
Boyup Brook Main Anzac Day Service
Jurien Bay Anzac Day
Morawa-Gutha Anzac Day Service
Northam Anzac Day Parade
Nannup Main Service and Parade
Northampton Anzac Day Service
Walpole Anzac Day March
Albany Anzac Troop March
Bridgetown Anzac Day Service
Bencubbin Mid Morning Service
Darkan Memorial Service
Boulder Anzac Day Main Service
Busselton March and Main Anzac Day Service
Kojonup Anzac Day Service
Brookton Gunfire Breakfast
Manjimup Gunfire Breakfast
Toodyay Gunfire Breakfast
Boulder Dawn Service
Northam Gunfire Breakfast
Albany Gunfire Breakfast
ANZAC Day in Harvey
ANZAC Day Services will be held in Harvey on Friday, 25 April 2025. ANZAC Day is an opportunity to acknowledge members of armed forces lost to conflict, as well as pay respects to currently serving and returned service personnel. The community is invited to attend.
Details: Event: Dawn Service, Luncheon and March Venue: Harvey War Memorial and Harvey Town Hall Address: Corner of Uduc Road and Young Street, Harvey, WA 6220 Time: From 6am
Further information: The ANZAC Day March will start at Parton’s IGA and finish on Young Street. This event is organsied by Harvey RSL Sub Branch.
Bencubbin Dawn Service
Brookton Dawn Service
Capel Dawn Service
Manjimup Dawn Service
Albany Dawn Service
Boyup Brook Anzac Day Dawn Service
Esperance Anzac Dawn Service
Greenbushes Dawn Service and Gunfire Breakfast
Lancelin Dawn Service and Gunfire Breakfast
For more April events, please check out our Events Page.
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