The Returned and Services League of Australia (RSL) advocates for benefits, treatment and the welfare of ex-service and serving members of the Australian Defence Force, and leading the nation in commemorative services since 1916. The RSL commemorates significant military related events in Australia and overseas. The RSW News South Wales branch organises the ANZAC day parade every year. The RSL is committed to leading the nation in commemorative services.

Their Anzac Day message focuses on connecting all Australians to the Anzac spirit and encouraging everyone to participate and commemorate in their own way. Anzac Parade was officially opened on 25 April 1965 to coincide with the 50th Anniversary of the Anzac landing in Gallipoli.

The RSL’s Ode of Remenbrance The Ode of Remebrance is part of the poem “For the Fallen” written by English poet Laurence Binyon during WW1. Since 1921, the fourth stanza – known as The Ode – has become a central part of ANZAC Day ceremonies, encapsulating Australia’s collective sense of respect and loss for the service people who gave their lives during World War I, and in all conflicts since.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

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History of Parade ?

While the Gallipoli Campaign was still being fought, the landing on Gallipoli was already etched into the minds of many people. It became a defining moment in Australia’s history.

In 1916, the Acting Prime Minister, George Pearce, officially named 25 April as 'Anzac Day'.

The first anniversary of the landing was observed in Australia, New Zealand and England. More than 2000 Australians marched through central London to Westminster Abbey. King George V, Australian Prime Minister Billy Hughes and Allied military leaders attended the service.

Australian troops in Britain, Egypt and France attended local services to commemorate the landing at Gallipoli.

Since its origins in 1916, Anzac Day has continued to be an important day for Australians.

By the 1920s, Anzac Day ceremonies were held throughout Australia. All States had designated Anzac Day as a public holiday.

Since 2007 a contingent of Sikh veterans and their families marched in the Sydney Anzac Day march to remember Indian soldiers who fought in or alongside Australian forces. This was the start of the participation of Sikh veterans. Since then a Sikh contingent has always been present at the march.