Various locations, Nelson
Commemorations are happening across Nelson as we remember and honour the sacrifices made by our service men and women.
Please note that the Nelson Civic ANZAC Service at 11.00am will be held on the steps of Nelson Cathedral this year.
Nelson ANZAC Dawn Service
-Parade step off 5:45am, commemoration starts 0600am
-Anzac Park, Nelson
-Traditional dawn service with parade and remembrance ceremony
Nelson ANZAC Wreath Laying Ceremonies (Various locations)
-8:00am Wakapuaka WW1 Cemetery
-8:30am Queens Gardens
-9:00am Piki Mai (Cathedral steps)
-10:00am Marsden Valley Cemetery (Returned Servicemen's Hill)
-10:00am Wakapuaka Memorial Hall
Short commemorations at cemeteries and memorials
Nelson Civic ANZAC Service
-11:00am
-Nelson Cathedral
-Nelson's formal Civic Service for the community Saturday 25th April 2026.
