Anzac Day marches and services across Cairns, Mareeba and Atherton region
We have the suburb-by-breakdown of every Anzac Day march and service from Port Douglas to the Cassowary Coast. FULL ANZAC DAY LIST
Cairns
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HEAVY weather will not deter the FNQ community from commemorating those who made the supreme sacrifice at the Cairns Dawn Service on Anzac Day.
While organisers across the region are hoping the rain will hold off, according to Cairns RSL Sub-Branch president Jeffrey Langham, it won't make any difference.
He said members will march no matter how stormy the skies are.
“The Dawn Service in Cairns will go ahead no matter the weather,” Mr Langham said.
Mr Langham said the 2021 service went ahead despite the rain and he expects that this year, members will again show their commitment.
Cairns
Dawn Service will commence at 5:30am at the Cenotaph on the Cairns Esplanade
Services Parade
The Parade will commence at 7:30am at the Fogarty Park, heading to the Esplanade past the RSL.
The Commemoration Service will begin at 7:45am(approximate) after the passing of the March at the Cenotaph, the Esplanade.
ROAD CLOSURES: Cairns Esplanade roadway will be closed between Spence St and Minnie Street from 3am to noon
There will be changed traffic conditions from 7am to 7.30am to accommodate the march in the following areas— Florence St, Minnie St and Pier Point Rd.
Edge Hill
Dawn Assembly - Assemble on Anderson Street entrance of the Martyn Street Cemetery at 4:10am.
Service begins at the war graves section of the Martyn Street Cemetery at 4:28am
No road closures
Edmonton
Dawn Parade -5:00am Assemble at the Cenotaph at Fuller Park
5:30am Bugler sounds the long “G” for service to commence
6:30am Parade assembles at Fuller Park,
7:00am to 7:30am: March will proceed on Wolff St, east on Cattle St, South on the Service Rd to the Fuller Sport Club Parking lot (entrance from service road).
ROAD CLOSURES: 5:00am to 8:00am Wolff Street from Fuller Park to Cattle Street
Cattle Street to Bruce Highway (Service Road)
Service Road (part closure)
Gordonvale
Dawn Parade -3:30am Gunfire breakfast at Gordonvale RSL Annex (next to the tennis court in Norman Park)
4:00am Parade assembles on Gordon Street
4:27am Dawn Service begins at Norman Park cenotaph followed by service and wreath laying
6:00am Breakfast for guests, service, ex-service, and RSL members at Norman Park
Commemorative Service
9:00am Parade assembles at Gordonvale State Primary School on George Street
9:30am Commemorative March to Norman Park (cenotaph) followed by service and wreath laying
10am Commemorative Service (Morning tea will be available for guests, service, ex-service, and RSL members following the service in Norman Park)
ROAD CLOSURES: 9am to 11am
Gordon Street from Mills Street to Norman Street
Norman Street from Gordon Street to Cannon Street
Cannon Street from Norman Street to George Street
George Street from Cannon Street to Sheppards Street
How Cairns and FNQ will commemorate Anzac Day 2021
Stratford
Commemorative Service - 9:35am-9:50am - Parade participants form-up in Magazine Street and prepare fr command to step off
9:50am March to Cenotaph begins by 10am
10:07am -10:55am - Commemoration Service commences Council Parkland in front of Stratford Bowls Club in front of Cenotaph
Road closures 9:30am - 11:30am
Magazine Street, from Arnold St to Rinks Close
Rinks Close, from Stratford Parade to Magazine St
No access to Arnold St from Captain Cook Highway – north and southbound.
No access to Stratford Connection Road railway crossing
Trinity Beach
Dawn Parade- 5:30am Parade assembles adjacent to the memorial
5:45am Catafalque Party take, service and wreath laying at Trinity Beach memorial
Road closures - 5am to 8am
Vasey Esplanade from Trinity Beach Road to Possum Street
Yorkeys Knob
Commemorative Service - 8:30am Commemorative service at the Boat Club Marina
No road closures
Atherton
Dawn Services, parades, breakfasts and morning teas will be held right across Atherton Tablelands on Anzac Day that falls on April 25.
The cenotaph Dawn Service is at 4.15am – assemble at Atherton Remembrance Park. It will be followed by a gunfire breakfast at the Atherton RSL Club, ahead of war graves observance at the War Cemetery at 9.10am and a cenotaph service and March – assemble at Atherton RSL at 10am with the service starting at 11am.
Chillagoe
Assemble at 4.28am at the town hall for the dawn service. A march and service will be held at 9am – assemble at 9am in Queen St, between Cathedral St and Frew St. A service at Chillagoe Town Hall will follow the parade.
Dimbulah
Assemble at 5.45am adjacent Lions Park Dimbulah;
Service: Service 6.00am at Dimbulah Memorial Hall.
Evelyn
A free bus departs from Ravenshoe RSL Hall at 6am for a 6.20am war memorial service on Jonsson Road.
Herberton
The cenotaph Dawn Service will be held at 4.30am ahead of the Padre White gravesite service at Herberton Cemetery at 9am and another cenotaph service and march at 10.10am – assemble at the Royal Hotel.
Kuranda
Assemble at Kuranda Town Hall for a 5.30am Dawn Service ahead of a march and service from 10.15am to 11am – assemble outside the Old Post Office. A service at Centenary Park will follow the parade.
Malanda
A service and march will start at 4am at Eacham Memorial Gates – assemble at the Malanda Hotel. This will be followed by a gunfire breakfast at the Malanda RSL Club. A service and march will be held at Eacham Memorial Gates at 9.45am – assemble near William St behind the Ampol service station from 9.10am
Mareeba
Assemble at 4.15am at the RSL building for a Dawn Service from 4.28am to 5.15am at the Mareeba Cenotaph. A march and service will be held – assemble outside the old RSL Building at 9.45am. The service will be held at 10.30am at the Mareeba Cenotaph.
Millaa Millaa
A march and service will be held at 4.15am – assemble outside the CWA Hall. At 10.15am there will be a service and march, with the service starting at 10.45am – assemble at Millaa Millaa Primary School.
Mt Garnet
Assemble at the Mount Garnet Hotel for a 5.30am cenotaph service and march, followed by a gunfire breakfast at the town hall. Assemble at the Mount Garnet Hotel for a 9.30am cenotaph service and march, which will be followed by morning tea and entertainment at the town hall – bring a plate to share.
Mt Molloy
Assemble at 6.30am at the Mt Molloy Cenotaph for the dawn service. Assemble at Vains Park at 10:15am for a march and service at 10.30am at the Mt Molloy Cenotaph.
Ravenshoe
Assemble at the Highland Bakery for a cenotaph service and march at 9, with the service starting at 10am.
Watsonville
Assemble at 3pm at the Watsonville Shelter Shed, with a service at 3.30pm to follow the parade.
Yungaburra
There will be a service at Afghanistan Ave of Honour at 5.30am ahead of a cenotaph service and march at 7.45am – assemble at Maude Kehoe Place.
Innisfail
RSL Dawn Service - 4:00am - Cenotaph, Jack Fossey Park
El Arish
RSL Dawn Service - 4.28am - El Arish Cenotaph
Cardwell
RSL Dawn Service – 4:45am – Cardwell RSL
Tully
RSL Dawn Service - 5:30am - Tully Leagues Club
Kurrimne
Dawn Service - 6:00am - Kurrimine Beach
Innisfail
RSL Morning Service – 8:00am – Cenotaph, Jack Fossey Park
Tully
RSL Morning Service - 9:30am – Assemble at Mitre 10 - Butler Street
Cardwell
RSL Morning Service - 10:45am - Cardwell Cenotaph
Mossman
Dawn Service at the Mossman Cenotaph on Front St at 5.15am, with official proceedings from 5.25am.
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Babinda
Dawn Service -4:00am Parade assembles at RSL Memorial Hall
4:15am Parade falls in / Community assembles at ANZAC Park, Munro Street.
4:20am Commemorative March to ANZAC Park (Cenotaph) followed by service and wreath laying.
Morning Parade and Commemorative Service
9:45am Parade participants assemble at RSL Memorial Hall, School Street.
10:00am Commemorative March along Munro Street and onto ANZAC Park (Cenotaph) followed by service and wreath laying.
Road closures - 9:45am to 10:30am
School Street from Church Street to Munro Street
Munro Street from Knowles Street to Mill Street
Port Douglas
Meet at Port Village in Macrossan Street from 10am for march towards the cenotaph at 10.15am. Official ceremony at ANZAC Park at 10:30am.
ROAD CLOSURE: Corner of Wharf Street and Macrossan Street, and Macrossan Street from Grant Street to Wharf Street will be closed to traffic from 6am till 12pm with detours in place.
Cow Bay
Meet at My Pathways car park, 1475 Cape Tribulation Road, at 4.35am and march to the Cow Bay Cenotaph. Ceremony begin at 5am.
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