Where you can attend an ANZAC Day service in Ballarat in 2025

Published on 22 April 2025 at 8:33am

Residents of Ballarat are urged to come together and honour the brave men and women who have served our nation by participating in the ANZAC Day services happening throughout the municipality.

ANZAC Day will be observed on Friday 25 April, with a number of ceremonies taking place across the City of Ballarat.

City of Ballarat Mayor, Cr Tracey Hargreaves said ANZAC Day remains one of the most significant and meaningful occasions of the year.

“ANZAC Day continues to hold a special place in the hearts of Ballarat’s community,” Cr Hargreaves said.

“Year after year, we see a tremendous turnout for these services as people gather to show their respect.

“I strongly encourage everyone who can to attend one of the commemorative services, to reflect on our history, and to honour both our past and present service members."

The City of Ballarat works closely with numerous local Returned and Services Leagues (RSLs), offering support and expertise in event management to ensure the events run as smoothly as possible.

ANZAC Day Services across Ballarat

Ballarat Cenotaph, Sturt Street

6am: Dawn Service at the Ballarat Cenotaph in Sturt Street, followed by Gunfire Breakfast at Ballarat RSL Midlands Golf Club.
10.30am: ANZAC Day March, from Lyons Street North to Ballarat Cenotaph, followed by the Commemorative Service at the Ballarat Cenotaph.
1.00pm: Refreshments and Two-Up at Ballarat RSL Midlands Golf Club.

Cardigan and Windermere Fire Brigade

7am: Short ceremony at the Fireman’s memorial in Remembrance Drive, corner Finchs Road, followed by the placing of a wreath.

Arch of Victory

8am: Service at the Ballarat Arch of Victory/Garden of the Grieving Mother.

Sebastopol

8.30am: Service at Sebastopol Cenotaph

Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial

9am: Wreath Laying service at the memorial

Miners Rest

10am: Service at the Miners Rest Cenotaph

Buninyong

10.15am: Service at Buninyong Memorial Park

There will be various road closures in place throughout the day. For a full list of road closures, visit the ANZAC Day webpage on the City of Ballarat website.

There are also further road closures associated with the Ballarat Marathon running festival across the same weekend. Visit the road closures page on the Ballarat Marathon road closures page information.