Kings Park will host a new Sunset Service on 24 April, for those who find the traditional Dawn Service a challenge to attend. The inclusive service will include audio description, wheelchair access and ACROD parking, AUSLAN and quiet space facilities.

And on 25 April, RSLWA’s traditional service returns to the streets of Perth with the Kings Park Dawn Service, the Gunfire Breakfast at Government House, the March through the CBD, and the Commemorative Service at Perth Concert Hall. 

As part of Boorloo Heritage Festival, the City is honoured to support an Indigenous ANZAC Day Service at the Supreme Court Gardens. The commemorative event will include a special corroboree and haka to honour both Aboriginal and Maori service men and women.

“I am thrilled to welcome the people of Perth back into the City this ANZAC Day following three years of COVID restrictions. This year’s events are more inclusive than ever before – giving everyone the option to pay their respects in their way,” said City of Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas.

“The City of Perth is proud to support RSLWA and host ANZAC commemorations in the City”, Mr Zempilas said.

Free parking will be available from 6am to 1pm at several City of Perth carparks on 25 April including:

  • Plain Street
  • The Fire Station (1 Murray Street and Hay Street)
  • Point Fraser and 
  • Terrace Road. 

Plus, there’s is 3 hour free parking at CPP His Majesty’s, Perth Cultural Centre and Pier Street carparks.

The City of Perth Library and the Citiplace Community Centre will be closed on ANZAC Day and there will be road closures in place ahead of the dawn service and ANZAC march. 

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Commemorative events in the City Monday 24th - Tuesday 25 April:

INCLUSIVE SUNSET SERVICE | Kings Park Flame of Remembrance| Monday 24 April 2023, 5:00 pm 
Tickets are free, but registration is essential at https://bit.ly/3K8E01Z  

DAWN SERVICE | Kings Park State War Memorial| Tuesday 25 April 2023, 05:50 to 7:00 (arrive from 04:00) 
Bookings are not required this year. Live broadcast on radio at 95.4 we will continue to broadcast live to allow people to participate with their own Driveway Dawn Services. 

GUNFIRE BREAKFAST | Government House Gardens| 25 April 2023, 07:00 to 09:00 
For a gold coin donation, the community is invited to share the Spirit of Anzac Day with the Gunfire Breakfast organised by the Rotary Club of Perth. 

THE ANZAC DAY MARCH | St Georges Terrace, Victoria Avenue to Langley Park | 25 April 09:00 to 11:00 
With no need to register this year, children are welcome to march alongside veteran family members. Spectators are encouraged to line the streets and support the march. The event will be live broadcast by ABC TV.

INDIGENOUS ANZAC DAY SERVICE | Supreme Court Gardens |25 April, 11:00am to 7:00pm 
This free event is a celebration and commemorative event that supports the First Nation cultures, both Aboriginal and Maori service men and women. No bookings required. https://visitperth.com/events/indigenous-anzac-day-service 

5th ANNUAL COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE | Perth Concert Hall| 25 April, 11:00 to 12:00

  • Tickets are free, but essential from www.perthconcerthall.com.au/events 
  • Live broadcast on ABC TV, featuring performances by Salvation Army Perth Fortress band and the ANZAC Day Choir.

Issued by: media@cityofperth.wa.gov.au