This year we commemorate 110 years since the landing of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps troops at Gallipoli. Darwin and Palmerston will commemorate this Anzac Day to remember the courage, sacrifice, and spirit of our service men and women, with dawn services and parades planned in both locations. This year’s commemorations promise to be especially moving with Darwin City hosting one of the largest Defence parades in recent memory.
Darwin City Events
Dawn Service at The Cenotaph The Esplanade, Bicentennial Park
5:30am – Members of the public are invited to gather
5:50am – Veterans will form up at ANZAC Walk and march to seating at the Cenotaph
6:00am – The Dawn Service will commence
Anzac Day Parade: From The Esplanade to Smith Street
9:00am – The Anzac Parade begins, marching from The Esplanade, along Knuckey Street, Cavenagh Street and concluding on Bennett Street near Smith Street.
This year’s Darwin Parade is set to be one of the biggest yet, with a record turnout of Defence personnel expected to participate.
Traffic & Transport Notice
To ensure smooth proceedings: Public buses will be diverted from the Darwin Bus Interchange between 6am – 10.30am. Routes 4, 8, 10, and 14 will operate via Smith Street, Searcy Street, and Cavenagh Street.
Please plan ahead and follow signage and directions from traffic controllers on the day.
Palmerston Commemoration Program
Hosted by the Palmerston RSL Sub-Branch, the Palmerston community is also warmly invited to honour Anzac Day at Memorial Park.
Palmerston CBD Events: Memorial Park & Cazaly’s Palmerston
6am – Dawn Service at Memorial Park
6.45am – Gunfire breakfast at Cazaly’s Palmerston
9am – March steps off through the Palmerston CBD
11am – Traditional Two-Up at Cazaly’s Palmerston
Road Closures & Parking
Temporary closures will be in effect from 8:30am – 10:00am, impacting: The Boulevard – Palmerston Circuit – Frances Drive (between The Boulevard and University Ave) – Koullias Street – Hillson Street – Mansfield Street – Kilgour Street
Parking at Council’s main car park will also be limited during the morning. Please obey all signage and traffic directions to help the day run safely and smoothly.
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