ANZAC Sunday Commemoration March and Service

Our annual Anzac Sunday commemoration is held on the Sunday before Anzac Day each year, continuing a long-standing tradition of remembrance within our local community. In years past, many of our World War II veterans wished to participate in the official Sydney Anzac Day March on 25 April, and so the Sub-Branch chose to hold its own commemorative service and march on the preceding Sunday. This tradition continues today, allowing our community to gather together in remembrance while honouring the service and sacrifice of all Australians who have served their country. In 2026, Anzac Sunday was held on 19 April, and in 2027 it will be commemorated on 18 April.

Anzac Day itself has been observed since 1916, marking one year since the Gallipoli landings — Australia’s first major military campaign of the First World War. Across Sydney, commemorations continue each year with dawn services, marches and memorial ceremonies attended by thousands of people, reflecting the enduring importance of remembrance in Australian life. For our Sub-Branch, Anzac Sunday is not only a time to honour those who served and sacrificed, but also to recognise the families, friends and communities who stand beside them. It is a moment for reflection, gratitude and unity, ensuring that the Anzac spirit continues to be remembered by future generations.