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 Los Angeles
Date: Sunday, April 23
Time: 8:45am - 10:30am PDT
Location: Los Angeles National Cemetery, 950 South Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Register (FREE) here. For security reasons, attendees must be pre-registered.
Please arrive at 8.45 am. The service begins promptly at 9.00 am and will be followed by a light morning tea at the Los Angeles National Cemetery.
The event will be held outside so please plan accordingly.
San Diego
Join the Australian Defence Force, the Consulates-General of Australia and New Zealand for the ANZAC Day Commemorative Service.
Date: Tuesday, April 25
Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM PDT
Location: USS Midway Museum, 910 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
Register here. For planning purposes, registration is greatly appreciated.
The service will begin promptly at 8.00am and will be followed by a Gunfire Breakfast aboard the USS Midway flight deck.
In true ANZAC Day sprit, all are invited to join with us in gathering to remember service members, past and present, as well as all who sacrificed at the conclusion of the Commemorative Service at Ballast Point Brewing Little Italy - 2215 India St, San Diego, CA 92101. The legends at Ballast Point have kindly agreed to open their doors early and will feature a Burger with The Lot on the menu as their Burger Tuesday Special as well as ANZAC Bikkies complementing their legendary brews.
San Francisco
Join the Australian and New Zealand Consulates, the American Australian Chamber of Commerce (SF Aussies), and the New Zealand American Association (SF Kiwis) for their ANZAC Day Commemoration.
Date: Sunday, April 23
Time: 2:00pm service, 3:00 - 5:00pm Light Reception and Museum
Location: USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum, 707 W Hornet Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
Register here.
Honolulu
Join the Consulates-General of Australia and New Zealand for the ANZAC Day Memorial Service Honolulu.
Date: Tuesday, April 25
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am HST
Location: National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, 177 Puowaina Dr, Honolulu, HI 96813
Register here.
Chicago
Please join the Australian Consulate-General in Chicago for Anzac Day 2023, to recognise the sacrifices of Australian and New Zealand servicemen and servicewomen upholding our nations' longstanding commitment to peace and security.
Our service will be held on Tuesday 25 April, commencing at 7:00 am at the Chicago Vietnam Veterans Memorial, on the Riverwalk (State & Wabash). Coffee and a light breakfast will be served nearby.
There is no charge to attend this event, but registration via eventbrite is required for catering purposes. Please contact chicago@dfat.gov.au with questions.
Date: Monday, April 25
Time: 7.00am – 8.00am CDT
Location: Chicago Vietnam Veterans Memorial, on the Riverwalk (State & Wabash), 330 Chicago Riverwalk Chicago, IL 60601
Register here.
New Orleans
The Australian Consulate-General Houston invites you to attend our ANZAC Day Dusk Commemoration in New Orleans, Louisiana, at 530pm on Tuesday 25 April 2023.
The service will take place in the Fellowship Hall of First Grace United Methodist Church in Mid-City and - thanks to the wonderful support of Acadian Ambulance - will be followed by refreshments and an update from Consul General Benson Saulo on the Australian-Louisiana relationship and upcoming priorities for Australia.
All are welcome - adults and children! Please feel free to forward this registration link to any Australians, New Zealanders, or friends of our countries who may wish to attend.
Date: Tuesday, April 25
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Location: Location: First Grace United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 3401 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119
Register here.
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 U.S. Military Academy
Date: Tuesday, April 25
Time: 5:30am arrival for a 5:45am start
Venue: Pier 86, Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, W 46th & 12th Ave, New York (Note: Venue change)
Dress: Military - service dress or equivalent with medals.
Civilian - respectful attire. Please come prepared for cold or inclement weather.
RSVP: Registration required for entry onto the Pier 86. To avoid delays on the day, guests encouraged to pre-register your interest.
ANZAC Day Church Service
featuring Australian Chamber Orchestra, Trinity Choir and Cadets of West Point - The U.S. Military Academy
Date: Tuesday, April 25
Time: 10:30am arrival for a 10:45am start
Venue: Trinity Church Wall Street, 89 Broadway, New York, NY 10006
Dress: Military - service dress or equivalent with medals.
Civilian - respectful attire.
RSVP: Whilst RSVPs are not required you are encouraged to register your interest.
Houston
The Australia and New Zealand Society of Texas (TANZOT) invites you to take part in TANZOT’s Houston ANZAC Day ceremony at Houston National Cemetery. All TANZOT members and non-members are welcome.
Please bring your own chair. Please feel free to bring your own floral tribute.
Lunch will follow at Swanny's Grill - ANZAC biscuit bake-off! Bring your best batch of biscuits to share.
Date: Sunday, April 23
Time: 10:30am - 2:00pm CDT
Location: Houston National Cemetry
Register here.
Washington DC
Join the Embassy of Australia and Embassy of New Zealand for an ANZAC Day Commemorative Dawn Ceremony. All members of the public are welcome to attend.
Date: Tuesday, April 25
Time: 5:30am - 6:15am
Location: The National World War One Memorial, Pershing Park, 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Seattle
The Australian American Chamber of Commerce Pacific Northwest, in collaboration with the New Zealanders of Seattle & Seattle Christchurch Sister City Association, will hold a joint Anzac Day Dawn Service on Sunday 23 April.
The Anzac Day Dawn Service is a standing ceremony that will commence at 5:55am. The ceremony includes the reading of poems, the raising of flags and the traditional bugle call of The Last Post.
A contingent of approximately 10 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) personnel and three families established at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island will join us for the service. The ceremony is expected to end around 6:30am.
Date: Sunday, April 23
Time: 5:30am - 7:00am PDT (Ceremony to commence at 5:55am)
Location: Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI), 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle WA 98109, US
Register: We ask that you register in advance for this event, so we will have an idea of the number of attendees to expect.