Anzac Day

Friday 25 April 2025 | 9am to 10am

Since 1916 Anzac Day has marked the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces (the Anzacs) during the Gallipoli campaign of the First World War.

Every year Council holds a commemorative service for the community at Anzac Park, West Ryde. The ceremony will be followed by morning tea and a special performance by Northern Sydney Youth Orchestra at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club.

Photo Gallery

Knitted Poppies

Watch an instructional video below on how to make a knitted poppy demonstrated by Angela Phippen, Council's Programs Librarian Local Studies.

You can also download an instruction sheet(PDF, 1MB) on how to knit a poppy to wear on Anzac Day.