Stratford Commemorations for Anzac Day 2024
Hall of Remembrance
Open 9am - 7pm from Monday 22 April to Sunday 28 April 2024
Pay your respects to the Stratford residents who lost their lives in the First World War and Second World War by visiting the Hall of Remembrance in the Municipal Building on Broadway.
His Royal Highness, Edward Prince of Wales, officially opened this poignant roll of honour in 1920, with photographs of World War One soldiers. His Worship the Mayor N.H. Moss, Esq. unveiled photographs of World War Two soldiers on Anzac Day 1951.
Wreath Making Workshop
10am – 12pm, Tuesday 23 April, Stratford War Memorial Centre
Make a wreath to place in the Hall of Remembrance or display at home. Materials will be supplied, but please bring your own secateurs, if you have them, and greenery, flowers, or decorations if you would like to add your own personal touch.
Those who prefer, can deliver wreaths to the Hall of Remembrance for Anzac Day commemorations from Monday 22 April.
Wall of Poppies
Stratford Library and Visitor Information Centre
Stratford’s Wall of Poppies is an Anzac Day community art installation, created using poppies crafted by organisations, schools, and individuals.
View the Wall of Poppies in the children’s area of the Library and Visitor Information Centre.
Anzac Day Dawn Parade and Service
6am Thursday 25 April
Join our District Mayor, councillors, and representatives from the RSA and NZ Defence Force on Thursday 25 April. The service will start with a parade, leaving from the Malone Gates on Portia Street at 6am, followed by the commemorative Dawn Service in front of the Cross of Sacrifice on Miranda Street. Please enjoy breakfast and a cuppa with us afterwards in the Function Facility at the War Memorial Hall.
| 5.40am | Parade participants to gather on Portia Street, beside the tennis courts. If you wish to take part in the parade, please contact Anna-Louise Crane, Stratford District Council, on 06 765 6099 or ACrane@Stratford.govt.nz |
| 6am | Anzac Day Parade moves in a procession from the Malone Gates, down Fenton Street, left onto Miranda Street, and finishes in front of the Cross of Sacrifice |
| 6.10am | Anzac Day Dawn Service at the Cross of Sacrifice |
| 6.50am | Free light breakfast and a cuppa in the Function Facility |
Did you know? You can honour the memory of a direct relative (including a grandparent) by wearing their full-sized or miniature medals on the right side of your chest to Anzac Day commemorations or on parade. Find out more at RSA.org.nz
