Avalon Beach will once again come together to honour ANZAC Day with a series of commemorative events hosted by the Avalon Beach RSL Sub-Branch. Residents and visitors are invited to pay their respects and reflect on the service and sacrifice of Australian and New Zealand service personnel.
Avalon Beach Dawn Service
5:50 AM | Dunbar Park
The Dawn Service will take place at the commemorative area and surrounding lawn outside the Avalon Beach RSL Club in Dunbar Park. Following the ceremony, attendees are invited to join veterans inside the RSL Club for light refreshments.
Avalon Beach ANZAC Day March
11:00 AM | Bowling Green Lane
The march will assemble at 10.45am for an 11.00am start outside Avalon Public School on Old Barrenjoey Road. It will proceed along Avalon Parade before turning right into Bowling Green Lane. The procession will include local veterans, along with bands and representatives from nearby schools, sporting clubs, and community organisations..
Avalon Beach ANZAC Service
11:30 AM | Dunbar Park, Avalon Beach
The service will be conducted by Commodore Richard Menhinick AM, CSC, RAN, President of the Avalon Beach RSL Sub-Branch. He will be joined by Lieutenant Commander Tamara Sloper-Harding OAM, Vice-President of the Sub-Branch, with Guest Speaker RADM Lee Goddard, CSC. The service will include wreath laying and moments of reflection in honour of Australia and New Zealand’s service personnel.
Avalon Beach RSL Commemorative Service
12:00 PM (Sunday 26 April) | 1 Bowling Green Ln, Avalon Beach
A follow-up ANZAC commemorative service hosted by the Avalon Beach RSL Sub-Branch, continuing the weekend of remembrance for the local community.
