ANZAC DAY 2008 – WASHINGTON DC
ANZAC Day – April 25 – is Australia's most important national commemoration. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War, with the landing at Gallipoli, Turkey. ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. The soldiers in those forces quickly became known as ANZACs, and the pride they soon took in that name endures to this day.
Each year in Washington DC, the Embassy of Australia and the Embassy of New Zealand join to host commemorative ANZAC Day events. This year, the following events are planned.
Dawn Service : Friday 25 April 5.45 - 6.15 am
The embassies of Australia and New Zealand, in partnership with the United States Department of Labor, will host a Dawn Service at the Korean Veterans War Memorial, Independence Ave, NW Washington, DC.
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Gunfire Breakfast: Friday 25 April 6.30 - 8.30am
At the conclusion of the Dawn Service, the Embassy of New Zealand, in partnership with the Embassy of Australia, will host a Gunfire Breakfast at the Embassy of New Zealand Embassy, 37 Observatory Circle, NW, Washington, DC
A $10 door charge will be levied per person, including children over 12, to cover catering costs. Those who would like to attend must R.S.V.P to: anzac@nzdswashington.com (Web site activated from 25 Feb 08) or call: (202) 328 4803. Please note: Photo ID will be required for access to the embassy and there is limited street parking available. Personnel may pre-pay for the breakfast by sending a check stating their name/s and number/s attending, payable to NZDS Washington to:
ANZAC Day
NZDS Washington
37 Observatory Circle, NW,
Washington, DC, 20008
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Commemorative Church Service: Friday 25 April 10.30 - 11.30 am
The Embassy of Australia in partnership with the Embassy of New Zealand will host a Cathedral Service to commemorate ANZAC Day at the the Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues, NW Washington DC. (Seating by 10 am is advised)
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