Anzac Day
Lest We Forget
Saturday 25 April, 2026
Organized by the Ballina RSL Sub-branch, this annual commemoration pays respects to the original ANZACs, as well as the men and women who have served in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping missions. The day also explores the personal stories of service personnel in past and modern conflicts.
Staying true to their rich history and values, the Ballina RSL Sub-branch will be holding the ANZAC Day Dawn & 11 am services at Memorial Park, which is adjacent to the RSL Club.
If you would like to learn more about our Dawn service or River Street march, please contact the Sub-branch or visit their website https://www.ballinarslsubbranch.org.au/.
Please note that tickets to the Ballina RSL Sub-Branch lunch are available through the Sub-Branch and available on the day
The Boardwalk will be open to the public from 6am until 2.30pm, and reopen for dinner at 5.30pm
Running Order
- Dawn Service5:30amThe first commemorative event of Anzac Day is the Dawn Service at 5.30am at the Ballina cenetaph. This is about the time men of the ANZAC approached the Gallipoli beach. However, the origin is the traditional ‘stand-to’, in which troops would be woken so that by the first rays of dawn they were in position and alert, in case of an enemy attack in the eerie half-light. It is a ritual and a moment remembered by many veterans.
- Ballina RSL $5 Breakfast6.00amFollowing the dawn service, you can join us for breakfast at the Ballina RSL club
- ANZAC March Form up10.15am
- ANZAC March Commences10.30amThe March will proceed down River Street, Ballina starting at the Courthouse and finishing at the RSL and Memorial Park.
- RAAF Fly Past10.35amFrom the east and following the inlet past Ballina along the Richmond River
- ANZAC Day Service11.00amThe main service will commence at Memorial Park adjacent to the Ballina RSL Club.
- Ballina RSL Lunch12.00pmJoin us for lunch at the conclusion of the ANZAC Day service
- Two-Up1pmJoin us for a game of two-up! Bets are placed on how two pennies thrown into the air will fall. The spinner will explain rules. Any persons of legal gambling age are welcome to participate.