Dawn service at the Shrine of Remembrance on April 25, 2026, in Melbourne, Australia. Traditionally marked by a dawn service held during the time of the original Gallipoli landing and commemorated with ceremonies and parades throughout the day.
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A lone bagpiper welcomed the dawn from the roof of the Shrine.Credit:Ruby Alexander
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Anzac Day dawn service at the Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne.Credit:Ruby Alexander
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The crowd at the Anzac Day dawn service in Melbourne.Credit:Ruby Alexander
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Melburnians pay their respectsCredit:Ruby Alexander
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Most of the crowd was respectful of the solemn occasion.Credit:Ruby Alexander
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Melburnians pay their respects at the Shrine of Remembrance on Saturday morning.Credit:Ruby Alexander
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Young and old commemorate Anzac Day.Credit:Ruby Alexander
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Uncle Mark Brown, a Bunurong elder, at the Shrine’s welcome to Country ceremony.Credit:Ruby Alexander
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The dawn service crowd during the welcome to Country ceremony.Credit:Ruby Alexander
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Melburnians pay their respects at the Shrine of Remembrance on Saturday.Credit:Ruby Alexander
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People gather at the eternal flame.Credit:Ruby Alexander
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People stop to pay their respects on Anzac Day.Credit:Ruby Alexander
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Tim Reniuf at the Anzac Day dawn service.Credit:Ruby Alexander
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Anzac Day celebrations at the Shrine of Remembrance.Credit:Ruby Alexander
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A moment to reflect at the eternal flame.Credit:Ruby Alexander
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The Anzac Day dawn service.Credit:Ruby Alexander
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The Anzac Day dawn service, Melbourne.Credit:Ruby Alexander
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Melburnians remember those who served during wartime at the Anzac Day dawn service.Credit:Ruby Alexander
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Melburnians pay their respects at the Anzac Day dawn service at the Shrine of Remembrance. Credit:Ruby Alexander
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Tim Reniuf at the Anzac Day dawn service at the Shrine.Credit:Ruby Alexander
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