Full Anzac Day 2024 guide for Northern Territory events

From Dawn Services to two-up, here is your full guide to what Anzac Day events are happening across the Territory. Free read.

An Anzac Day Dawn Service will be held at the Darwin Cenotaph. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Territorians will pay their respects to veterans past and present this Anzac Day.

From the hair-raising Last Post to the afternoon hustle of two-up, here is your guide of how to commemorate Anzac Day 2024 in the Territory.

Darwin

6.00am, Dawn Service – Darwin Cenotaph

A catafalque party followed by the Ode of Remembrance, the reflections of various speakers and, finally, the Last Post, will break the stillness of Darwin City.

With parks a premium, be sure to car pool as necessary and give yourself plenty to make the ceremony.

US Marines are expected to parade in the Darwin City Anzac Day march.

9.00am, Anzac Day March – Esplanade end of Knuckey St

Featuring soldiers, sailors, aviators, and veterans across the Top End, the traditional march along Knuckey St offers Territorians a glimpse at Australia’s troops past and present with the Marine Corps also expected to join the march and represent the United States’ longstanding relationship with the city.

Palmerston

4.30am, Gunfire breakfast – Cazalys

An early morning drink and a bite to eat will be available for those who wish to attend the Dawn Service with a full stomach.

Anzac Day march through Knuckey Street, Darwin City. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

6.00am, Dawn Service – Memorial Park

Locals will descend on the centre of town for a ceremony situated along University Ave.

9.00am, Anzac Day March – Anaconda/Sydney tools car park (former Bunnings car park)

As in Darwin city, viewers will get a glimpse of the Top End’s warfighters marching in unison with members of the Army band in tow.

Two-up festivities will take place in Palmerston.

11.00am, Two-up – Cazalys

Back to Cazalys, locals have the opportunity to make a small fortune in a traditional game of two-up.

Adelaide River

5.30am, Dawn Service – Adelaide River War Cemetery

A slightly earlier start for the residents of Adelaide River, the Dawn Service ceremony will be tighter than its Darwin and Palmerston neighbours.

7.00am, Gunfire breakfast – Adelaide River Show Society

The place to be post-Dawn Service, the Adelaide River Show Society will host a gunfire breakfast for those with an appetite.

Katherine

5.00am, Gunfire breakfast – Katherine Country Club

A one kilometre walk from the service to follow, the Country Club is offering an early bite to eat for the town’s early risers.

6.00am, Dawn Service – Katherine Cenotaph

Off Railway Tce, locals will gather with a catafalque party expected to guard the ceremony.

9.00am, Anzac Day March – Katherine Terrace

Along the main street of town, the march is expected to be Air Force heavy with members of RAAF Tindal likely to represent the ADF contingent.

Tennant Creek

6.00am, Dawn Service – Tennant Creek RSL 

Not only will a ceremony take place, a gunfire breakfast will follow on the same site for Tennant Creek locals.

9.30am, Anzac Day March – Transit Centre

Commemorating the Diggers will continue after the Dawn Service, with a small march available for locals to attend.

Alice Springs

6.00am, Dawn Service – Garden Cemetery Anzac Memorial 

A maximum of 500 attendees can attend the event, which will include the Ode of Remembrance and the Last Post.

Anzac Hill will host two services for Alice Springs locals.

9.30am, Anzac Day March – Alice Springs Town Council

Back in town, a march will take place which is expected to include current serving ADF members as well as veterans.

10.30am, Anzac Day Service – Anzac Hill

For those who missed the Dawn Service, a second ceremony will be held on the feature top.