The City of Kalamunda has organized various activities for the commemoration of this year’s ANZAC Day.

ANZAC Day is a National Day of Remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that commemorates individuals who served and died in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations.

On days of commemoration such as ANZAC Day, Australians often wear a small sprig of rosemary to symbolize fidelity and remembrance.

Rosemary grows on the Gallipoli peninsula in Türkiye where many Australians served in World War One, hence the significance of wearing rosemary on ANZAC Day has become a symbol of remembrance and commemoration in Australia.

This year’s ANZAC Day activities will commence on Saturday 22 April at 11am, with a parade from the Kalamunda shopping precinct to the Kalamunda Cenotaph for an 11.45am service, followed by a social gathering at the Kalamunda RSL Hall at 12.30pm. Attendees are encouraged to line the street on Hayne Street and Canning Road, up to the Cenotaph.

People are also invited to gather at the War Memorial at 5.45 am for a 6am Dawn Service on 25 April. Another Service will also be held at Pickering Brook War Memorial at the same time.

Mayor Margaret Thomas said the City is a proud supporter of ANZAC Day.

“It is important we remember the countless men and women who have fallen, the many who returned and those still working to protect us, we will not forget them.”

For more information contact the City of Kalamunda on (08) 9257 9999, email enquiries@kalamunda.wa.gov.au or visit the City’s website - kalamunda.wa.gov.au.

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