Join the community at Edwardstown Soldiers' Memorial Recreation Ground for the solemn ANZAC Day Dawn Service followed by a traditional gunfire breakfast.
Saturday 25 April 2026
6:00am - 7:00am
Towers Terrace, Adelaide SA, Australia
Free
Experience a moving and respectful ANZAC Day Dawn Service at Edwardstown Soldiers' Memorial Recreation Ground. This event is a meaningful way for families and community members to come together and honour the sacrifices of Australian and New Zealand servicemen and women.
The service is organised by the Plympton Glenelg RSL and is suitable for all ages including children, seniors, and visitors. After the service, attendees are warmly invited to enjoy a gunfire breakfast at the nearby Plympton Glenelg RSL Subbranch.
This event offers a chance to reflect, remember, and connect with the local community in a peaceful outdoor setting.
The Dawn Service will commence promptly at 06:00 and conclude by 07:00 on Saturday, 25 April 2026. It is a free event open to residents, families, youth, seniors, multicultural groups, and visitors.
Participants should arrive early to secure a good spot at the Edwardstown Soldiers' Memorial Recreation Ground playground area. The event is outdoors, so dressing warmly and bringing a torch or flashlight is recommended.
Following the service, guests are invited to the gunfire breakfast held at the Plympton Glenelg RSL Subbranch located at 464 Marion Road, Plympton Park.
The service is held at Edwardstown Soldiers' Memorial Gardens, located at the corner of Raglan Avenue and Tower Terrace. This accessible outdoor venue is well-known within the community and easy to find.
Parking is available nearby, but attendees are encouraged to carpool or use public transport where possible due to early start times.
The adjacent playground area provides a family-friendly environment for children before and after the service.
- The event is free of charge and open to the public.
- Please arrive early to avoid missing the start of the service.
- Dress warmly and consider bringing a chair or blanket for comfort.
- The gunfire breakfast is a traditional part of the ANZAC Day morning and is held at a separate venue nearby.
No booking is required for the Dawn Service or the gunfire breakfast. Both events are free to attend.
This is a community event supported by the Plympton Glenelg RSL and the City of Marion, designed to be inclusive and welcoming to all.
Come along to pay your respects and enjoy a special morning with your community.
