Additional Council works are underway to uphold ANZAC Day on Tuesday 25 April and honour those who served and sacrificed for our country.
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said Council performs year round maintenance of community memorials, but has been extra busy preparing and maintaining sites across the city to ensure people can pay their respects.
“As ANZAC Day draws closer, we reflect on the ultimate sacrifice that was made by those who served our country and are reminded of the freedoms we enjoy.” Cr Schrinner said.
“Council has worked hard to ensure the city’s 137 memorials are ready for public use, including two recent war memorial upgrades earlier this year at Richard Russell Park in Manly and Sid Loder Park in Mitchelton.
“Several commemorative services will be held across the city, including the Dawn Service at ANZAC Square from 4:28am and the parade on Adelaide Street, between George and Creek Streets from 9:45am.
“The ANZAC Day Parade is an opportunity to celebrate and recognise all those who have served and continue to serve our country, featuring former and current ADF veterans along with other groups making it a commemoration worthy of its heritage.”
Cr Schrinner said there were still plenty of ways to commemorate for those who were unable to attend a service.
“For an historic look at our city’s links to the ANZAC spirit, residents can join a special ANZAC Day Brisbane Greeters walking tour running from 12:30pm and 2:00pm,” he said.
“Families can enjoy the ANZAC tour on both the 22nd and on ANZAC day.
“The one and a half-hour long walking tour will guide participants through various ANZAC treasures such as ANZAC Square, the Battle of Brisbane site, the Museum of Brisbane, the statue of General Glasgow and Macarthur Chambers and Museum.
“The Anzac Square Memorial Galleries will also be open special hours, from 5:30am—3:00pm, on ANZAC Day to accommodate patrons attending the Brisbane City Dawn Service and ANZAC Day parade.
“For those wanting to dive into the history of the Gallipoli campaign, there is a free talk at Anzac Square Memorial Galleries on Sunday 23 April from 10:30am and ANZAC Day from 1:30pm reflecting on the remarkable stories of bravery and sacrifice.
“I encourage all residents to find their own way to commemorate and remember those who gave their lives in service to their country this year.”
For more information about local ANZAC Day memorial services, visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au and search ‘ANZAC day’ or visit www.rslqld.org.
