How to commemorate Anzac Day in Perth.
Anzac Day is our way to recognise the contributions and sacrifices of those who’ve served and defended our country. It’s also a time to appreciate and celebrate how lucky we are the freedom and lifestyle we enjoy here in Australia.
You can attend the central Anzac Day services and march in the Perth CBD (see more below), attend one of the hundreds of services taking place across Perth and WA (View them here.)
ANZAC Day Dawn Service Kings Park.
Join thousands at Perth’s central Dawn service at the State War Memorial in Kings Park. The service is open to all, and there’ll be large LED screens and speakers so you can take part in the commemorations.
When: Friday 25 April, 5:45am – 7:00am
Where: State War Memorial, Kings Park
Try to make your way to Kings Park by public transport, as there’ll be no parking available in the park and road closures in place.
ANZAC Day Gunfire Breakfast
Join RSL WA’s community barbecue breakfast at the Government House Gardens. It’s a great place to head with family and friends between the Dawn service and the March on St George’s Terrace at 9am. Enjoy complimentary tea and coffee, and breakfast rolls (optional donation to support veterans).
The Gunfire Breakfast has a limited venue capacity of 2,000 people.
When: Friday 25 April, 7:00am – 9:00am
Where: Government House Gardens, Perth
Anzac Day March
When: Friday 25 April, 9:00am – 10:30am
Where: St George’s Terrace, Perth
Watch the Anzac Day March as it makes its way through the Perth CBD before finishing at Langley Park. It’s your chance to recognise our service men and women, and will include the Navy, Army, Air Force, veterans, emergency services and more.
Other ANZAC Day events in Perth.
There are hundreds of Anzac Day services and events taking place on 25 April.
Find an event near you here.
Here are just some of the other events you can join on the day:
- The Len Hall AFL Tribute Match – watch the Fremantle Dockers take on Adelaide at Optus Stadium (6:10pm), and pay tribute to our service men and women.
- The City of Fremantle is holding a Dawn Service at the Fremantle War Memorial at Monument Hill (5:50am) and other services and activities during the day.
- Rottnest Island is holding a Dusk Service on 24 April (5:45pm) and a Dawn Service on ANZAC Day (6:00am).
Tune in from home.
A national commemorative service will be broadcast live from the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. You can watch it on ABC TV, ABC iView, ABC radio, or stream it on the ABC’s YouTube and Facebook.
Get musical for The Last Post and Reveille.
If you’re handy with a musical instrument, you can put it to use on Anzac Day as part of an at-home commemoration. You can download the sheet music for the Last Post and Reveille on the Music for Mateship website here.
Learn more about the meaning and significance behind The Last Post and Reveille at the Australian War Memorial’s website.
Whip up some ANZAC biscuits.
Australians have been enjoying home-cooked ANZAC biscuits for more than 100 years.
We’ve sourced this recipe from a cookbook compiled by the reliable Country Women’s Association of Western Australia (CWA of WA), who have been around since 1924.
ANZAC biscuits recipe
Makes 12 – 15 Anzac biscuits and takes 30 minutes in total.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 125 gr melted butter
- 1 tablespoon golden syrup
- 1 cup coconut
- 1 cup flour
- 1 level teaspoon bi-carb soda
- 2 tablespoons boiling water
Method
- Mix all dry ingredients together and pour in melted butter.
- Add bi-carb soda and syrup dissolved in boiling water and mix well.
- Roll out the dough and shape it into small balls.
- Space the dough evenly on an oven tray and squash a little with a fork.
- Bake in a moderate oven for 20 minutes.
Enjoy!
Anzac biscuits recipe source: The C.W.A. Cookery Book and Household Hints, The Country Women’s Association of Western Australia (Incorp), 1936