ANZAC Day commemorations provides us with an opportunity to remember those who have fought and served in all wars; conflicts and peace operations, and remember the more than 100,000 who have given their lives in service.

The story of war encompasses more than those who fought and currently serve, it includes those who remain behind. The women and men whose wives and husbands enlist, the mothers and fathers who wonder at their son or daughter’s fate, the children who miss out on having their father, mother or family around. War touches many of us and continues to do so today.

Here is how we are marking ANZAC Day in 2022:

ANZAC Commemorations: Overnight Vigil

Looking for the perfect way to introduce your children to ANZAC Day commemorations?

Held on Sunday 24 April from 7:30pm till 8:30pm, the ANZAC Day Overnight Vigil belongs to our young people – and is a perfect way to ensure your kids understand the importance of ANZAC Day and are still be in bed at a reasonable hour.

The Overnight Vigil is coordinated by local service groups including Ridley District Scouts, Playford District Girl Guides, St John Ambulance Cadets, Dalkeith Country Fire Service Cadets and Elizabeth Pathfinders Club. An opening ceremony marks the beginning of the Overnight Vigil which sees community groups guard the memorial, known as the cenotaph.

View the Overnight Vigil event listing below for additional information.

An AUSLAN interpreter will be available at this event. Masks and social distancing are strongly encouraged.

ANZAC Commemorations: Dawn Service

The City of Playford community and visitors are invited to join the City of Playford’s Mayor Glenn Docherty and Pastor Bryan Sellars to commemorate and pay tribute to past and present servicemen and women.

Pay tribute at our Dawn Service at 6am on Monday, 25 April at the Cross of Remembrance Memorial, Smithfield Memorial Gardens, Anderson Walk, Smithfield.

View the Dawn Service event listing for additional information.

An AUSLAN interpreter will be available at this event. Masks and social distancing are strongly encouraged.

The faces of Playford men and women who served in the First World War will feature as part of a light installation onto the Windsor Carpark, on the corner of Main North Road and Phillip Highway to commemorate ANZAC Day.

The projection will take place from Thursday 21 April till Sunday 24 April between 5.30 to 9:30pm.

Elizabeth RSL 2022 ANZAC Day Dawn Service

• Monday, 25 April 2022
• 70 Midway Road, Elizabeth East SA 5112

Program

• 5.45am - Arrival
  
• 6.00am – Dawn Service Starts
• 6.30am – Gold Coin Donations Breakfast(Bacon, Eggs, Sausages, Baked Beans & Toast)
• 7.00am – Bar opens (Drinks may be purchased at special ANZAC Day prices)
• 8:30am - Games Start (2 UP and Crown & Anchor)

For further information contact the Elizabeth RSL on 8255 7670.

One Tree Hill ANZAC Day Dawn Service

• One Tree Hill Institute, 1009 Blacktop Road, One Tree Hill
• 5.55am - Start

In the lead up to ANZAC Day, Jeff Pinney from the National Military Vehicle Museum has an important reminder to share — lest we forget is not just remembering what has taken place, it's an ongoing commitment to do whatever we can to support the ADF community and the many functions it serves.

Like many of his fellow museum members, Jeff plays a pivotal role in services across Adelaide, and provides support and advice to Council for commemorations held at Smithfield Memorial Gardens.

Located at 10 Sturton Road, Edinburgh Parks, the National Military Vehicle Museum contains up to 60 military vehicles and is open to the public every Sunday from 10am till 4pm, and by appointment. Watch the video below or click here to find out more about the museum.