Anzac Day 2025: Australia & NZ Remembrance
Honor Anzac Day on April 25th with dawn services, commemorating the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps at Gallipoli.
Anzac Day: Lest We Forget
Anzac Day on April 25th commemorates the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who landed at Gallipoli in 1915. It's a day of remembrance for all who served.
Anzac Day 2025
Historical Background
On April 25, 1915, ANZAC forces landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey during WWI. The eight-month campaign resulted in heavy casualties but forged the ANZAC legend of courage and mateship.
Dawn Services
The tradition of dawn services began in the 1920s:
Traditional Observances
Marches
Veterans and descendants march through city streets, wearing medals of service members.
Two-Up
The traditional coin-tossing game, legally played only on Anzac Day in Australia.
Gunfire Breakfast
Coffee with rum, as served to soldiers before battle.
Anzac Biscuits
The iconic oat and coconut biscuits were sent to soldiers because they kept well during shipping.
Key Ceremonies
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