Anzac Day, 25 April, is one of Australia’s most important national occasions. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War, landing in Gallipoli in 1915.
Los Angeles
Join the Consulates-General of Australia and New Zealand for the ANZAC Day Commemorative Service at the Los Angeles National Cemetery.
Sunday, April 27
9.00 – 10.30 AM PDT
Los Angeles National Cemetery’s Rostrum, 950 South Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90049
For planning purposes, registration is greatly appreciated.
San Francisco
Join the Consulates-General of Australia and New Zealand, along with the SF Aussies and SF Kiwis for a comemorative ANZAC Day service. Guests are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy on the ship's fantail after the service, or explore the 'Sea, Air & Space' museum on the ship.
Sunday, April 27
11.00 AM
USS Hornet, 707 W Hornet Ave,Alameda, CA 94501
San Diego
Join the Australian Defence Force and the Consulates-General of Australia and New Zealand to commerate ANZAC Day 2025.
Friday, 25 April
8 - 11 am
USS Midway Museum
Honolulu
Join the Consuls-General of Australia and New Zealand for the ANZAC Day 2025 Civic Service.
Friday 25 April 2025
10am-11am at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
2177 Puowaina Dr, Honolulu HI 96813
No RSVP necessary, but seating is limited.
Chicago
The Australian Consulate-General in Chicago invites you to join us for our annual ANZAC Day Commemorative Service, honouring the courage, sacrifice, and enduring legacy of Australian and New Zealand service members past and present.
The service will be held at the Chicago Vietnam Veterans Memorial along the Riverwalk, beginning promptly at 7:00am.
Following the ceremony, we invite you to join us at Mojo Coffee for a light breakfast of ANZAC biscuits, pastries, and coffee.
This is a free event, however registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/anzac-day-commemorative-service-breakfast-tickets-1299852597109
Please RSVP by April 18th to assist with catering.
We look forward to commemorating this important day with you.
Please contact chicago@dfat.gov.au with questions.
New York
The Australian and New Zealand Consulates-General, New York will co-host an ANZAC Day Dawn Service and ANZAC Day Church Service. There will also be a flag raising of the Australian and New Zealand flags. All events are free and open to the public.
ANZAC Day Dawn Service
featuring Cadets of West Point - The US Military Academy
Friday, 25 April 2025
5.30 AM arrival for a 5.45 AM start
Intrepid Museum, Pier 86, located in Hudson River Park, West 46th Street & 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10036
Please note all guests will be required to go through security and have bags inspected before entry onto the Pier.
Dress:
Civilian - respectful attire. Please come prepared for cold or inclement weather.
Military - service dress or equivalent with medals.
Registration is required for entry onto the Pier 86. To avoid delays on the day, guests encouraged to pre-register your interest at the following link:
ANZAC Day Dawn Service 2025 | Humanitix
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ANZAC Day Church Service
Please join us to commemorate ANZAC Day in New York City. The event will be free and open to the public.
Friday, 25 April 2025
10.30 AM - 11.30 AM
Trinity Church Wall Street, 89 Broadway, New York, NY
Dress:
Civilian - respectful attire.
Military - service dress or equivalent with medals.
Guests are encouraged to register their interest via the following link:
ANZAC Day Commemorative Service at Trinity Wall Street 2025 | Humanitix
Houston
The Consulate-General of Australia welcomes you to join us on April 25 for a Dawn Service to recognise and remember the service and sacrifice of our veterans.
DAWN SERVICE
Friday 25 April 2025 | 6 - 7am
Houston Saengerbund (Houston Center for Musical Arts) - 1703 Heights Boulevard, Houston
BREAKFAST
Friday 25 April 2025 | 7am
Bluestone Lane Houston Heights Café, 115 W 19th Street, Houston
This is a free event; however, registration is required.
Washington DC
The Embassies of Australia and New Zealand welcome you to join us on April 25 for an ANZAC Day Dawn Service to recognise and remember the service and sacrifice of our veterans.
Friday, April 25 from 5.30 AM
World War I Memorial
Pershing Park, 1449 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC
Limited street parking is available. This is a free community event.
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Later that morning, the Australian Ambassador to the United States, HE the Hon. Dr. Kevin Rudd AC, welcomes you to join us for an ANZAC Day Commemorative Church Service at the Washington National Cathedral.
Friday, April 25 from 10.30 AM
Washington National Cathedral
3101 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC
This is a free community event.