Remembrance Day in South Australia
Observe a Minuteโs Silence at 11am – Wherever you are on 11 November, Remember to Remember at 11am.
At 11am on 11 November 1918, the armistice, signed by Germany earlier that morning, came into effect, finally signifying the long-awaited end to the war. As soon as the news was known, cities and towns around Australia erupted into celebrations. The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month has been adopted as a time to remember those who served and sacrificed in all wars and conflict.
Adelaide Commemoration
The Adelaide city service commences at 10:45am, at the SA National War Memorial, corner of North Terrace and Kintore Avenue. Veterans, serving ADF personnel, families and members of the public may attend. Road closures will be in effect on North Terrace and Kintore Avenue from 10:30am and traffic will be detoured. MORE INFO
You can also visit The Field of Remembrance on the lawns adjacent to Government House, Adelaide. The lawn features thousands of crosses planted by veteran associations and school students.
Watch Online
Tune in online to watch live coverage from the Australian War Memorial on ABC TV and ABC iview on 11 November.
Remembrance Day Poppies
Remembrance Day poppies can often be purchased through RSL Sub Branches. Poppy merchandise is also available at Military Shop.
Support RSL Australia’s Poppy Appeal by planting a poppy in the virtual Remembrance Garden. Your donation supports veterans and their families, and you can dedicate your poppy in someoneโs name. MORE INFO
Legacy
You can also support veterans’ families by donating to Legacy. The donated funds are used in a variety of ways to support the unique needs of the families Legacy assists. This includes things like providing child care assistance to a widow so she can continue to go to work, help with school fees or social activities like gymnastics classes for a Junior Legatee, or providing meals for kids at Legacy Youth Camps held annually around the country. Legacy website
Remembrance Day Events in SA
City of Mitcham Rememberance Day Service | 10:30am – 11:30am | Centennial Park Cemetery – 760 Goodwood Road, Pasadena
Town of Gawler | 10.45am | Pioneer Park, Murray Street, Gawler
West Terrace Cemetery | 10.15am | 161 West Terrace, Adelaide
VISIT THE RSL WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO & TO FIND AN EVENT NEAR YOU
At Play & Go Adelaide we make every effort to provide accurate information to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We recommend confirming times, dates and details directly before making any plans as details may be subject to change.
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