1279 days ago

ANZAC Day Services

John Gillon from John Gillon - Kaipatiki Local Board

After two years, our three local ANZAC Day services are making a welcome return this Sunday 25 April :)
Details of the Birkenhead, Glenfield and Northcote services are below. These services are proudly funded by the Kaipatiki Local Board.

Wreaths: All local groups are welcome to lay a wreath at any of the services. Kaipātiki Local Board members are aware that unfortunately not all groups that usually lay a wreath have been contacted this year, which is an error that we are following up on. Feel free to leave a comment with your group name below and we'll make sure it is added to the list. Please be assured that if your group's name is not called, there will still be an opportunity to lay your wreath.

Birkenhead Anzac Day Parade and Service:
Parade assembly: 9.40am at Mokoia Road between Bowling Club and Colonial Road
Parade commences: 9.50am
Service: 10am at Birkenhead War Memorial Park, Mahara Avenue
Road closure details: Rolling road closure.
Download the programme:
ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz...

Glenfield Anzac Day Parade and Service:
Parade assembly: 11.20am at intersection of Hall Road and Glenfield Road
Parade commences: After assembly (approx 11.25am)
Service: 11.30am at Glenfield War Memorial Hall, Hall Road
Road closure details: 10am road closed. Rolling road closure in place.
Download the programme:
ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz...

Northcote Anzac Day Parade and Service:
Parade assembly: 10.30am at Bartley Street off Queen Street (near Bridgeway Theatre)
Parade commences: 10.40am
Service: 10.45am at front of War Memorial Hall, Rodney Road
Road closure details: 10am to 12.30pm on Bartley St (from Queen St to Richmond Ave); Queen St (from Bartley St to Rodney Rd); Rodney Rd (from Queen St to Church St)
Other details: Residents will be able to access homes during closure times except when the parade is moving.
Download the programme:
www.johngillon.co.nz...

For information on all other Auckland services, see:
ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz...

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