ANZAC DAY 2023

Who can march

Anyone who has served in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) is eligible to participate in the March. Veterans’ descendants are invited to march with a unit formation as carers (maximum of one carer per marching veteran), banner parties or flag carriers.

All other descendants are invited to march within the descendants contingent. One descendant of a deceased veteran may honour their relative’s service in the march and may wear their medals on the right breast.

The march is not a parade — no vehicle, animal (except registered service animals), weaponry, memorabilia (including historic uniforms) or photographs may be included.

Formation

Veterans should assemble with one of the units of which they were or are a member. The choice of where to march is a personal one, however those who served together should march together as an act of remembrance and mateship.

Formations of more than eight should march as close to eight abreast as practicable.

Units should form up as follows:

1. Leader

2. Banner party

3. Veterans

4. Carers

The march is three hours long. Veterans who may not cover the whole distance on foot are encouraged to position themselves at the side of their formation so they can fall out independently and proceed to an exit point.

Transport

Veterans are entitled to free public transport on ANZAC Day.

The NSW Taxi Council has generously offered to place vehicles and drivers at RSL NSW’s disposal for the transport of blind or disabled ex-servicemen and women through the march. For bookings, please contact the NSW Taxi Council on 02 8339 4644 before 6 April.

Watch from home

The march will be televised on ABC TV and can be streamed on iView after the event.

Order of March

Find out more and download or request printed copies of route maps and other resources by using the QR code. You can also contact 1300 679 775.