ANZAC Day services and marches will be held at 12 Mornington Peninsula towns on Anzac Day, Thursday 25 April.
Services will be held at different times and locations throughout the day to ensure everyone has an opportunity to attend and pay tribute to those who served and died in war.
Traditional dawn services are planned, as well as marches and additional remembrance services later in the day.
This year’s Anzac Day marks the 104th anniversary of the Gallipoli landing in 1915. The spirit of Anzac continues to play a role in the community through the qualities of courage, mateship and sacrifice.
The mayor Cr David Gill said the shire was “looking forward to supporting community events around the peninsula that will give everyone an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of Anzac Day”.
Cr Gill said Anzac Day was a time for reflection, gratitude and remembrance of the Anzac landings at Gallipoli.
“Every year around Australia thousands pay tribute to, and remember, those who served. Anzac Day is a time for our community to remember the sacrifices made by service men and women for our country.”
“This Anzac Day we will commemorate the 104th anniversary of the Gallipoli landing, and we will remember those who were there and those who have served in the years since.
“This year services and marches are spread across the peninsula at varying times providing an opportunity for all to attend and pay their respects.”
Balnarring
Service: 9.30am – assemble at Balnarring Village Shopping Centre
Crib Point
March: 10.50am – assemble at Crib Point RSL
Service: 11am – assemble at Tingira Place
Dromana
Service: 6.15am – assemble at Peninsula RSL Club
March: 9.15am – assemble at O’Donohue Street
Service: 9.40am – assemble at Dromana Cenotaph
Hastings
Service: 6am – assemble at Hastings Foreshore
March: 10.30am – assemble at Hastings RSL
Service: 11am – assemble at Hastings Foreshore
Mornington
Service: 6am – assemble at Memorial Park
March: 9.45am – assemble corner Main and Queen streets
Service: 10am – assemble at Memorial Park
Mt Eliza
Service: 2pm – assemble at Mt Eliza Community Centre
Red Hill
Service: 10.45am – assemble at Red Hill Community Park
Rosebud
Service: 6am – assemble at Rosebud RSL
March: 9.30am – assemble at corner of Point Nepean Road and Ninth Avenue
Service 9.45am – assemble at corner Jetty and Pt Nepean roads
Rye
Service: 6am – assemble at Rye RSL
March: 12.15pm – assemble at Rye Pier
Service: 12.35pm – assemble at Rye RSL
Somerville
Service: 5.45am – assemble at Fruit Growers Reserve
Sorrento
Service: 6am – assemble at Sorrento Foreshore
March: 11.30am – assemble at Ocean Beach Road
Service: 12pm – assemble at Sorrento Foreshore
Tyabb
Service: 5.45am – assemble at Tyabb Central Reserve
For a full program of events and road closures visit mornpen.vic.gov.au/anzacday.