Rockhampton Regional Council has today confirmed ANZAC Day commemorations will return this year, following the cancellation of ceremonies across the Region last April due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rockhampton Region Mayor, Councillor Tony Williams, said that while specifics are still being finalised, Council can confirm that public events will be held on April 25.
"We are still in the process of confirming all event details for the wider Region, though I can confirm that our traditional Dawn Service will be held at the Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and that the ANZAC March will again take place," Mayor Williams said.
"We will of course keep the community updated on the specifics of all events as they become available, but for now we wanted to put minds at ease that we will indeed be holding public events for the community to take part in."
Councillor for Communities, Drew Wickerson, said that residents can also be assured that the events will be under COVID regulations.
"While the events being held next month will be the same as previous years in terms of venues, this year will be a little different given COVID Safe Plans," Cr Wickerson said.
"The events will be in a controlled outdoor environment, and participants will need to register their attendance.
"A live stream will also be available for those who cannot attend on the day."
