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Cairns Cenotaph Centenary Commemoration - 1926 – 2026Honouring 100 Years of Service, Sacrifice and Remembrance
Join in commemorating a truly significant milestone, the 100th anniversary of the Cairns Cenotaph.
This once-in-a-generation event will bring together veterans, families, and the wider community to reflect, remember, and honour those who have served. Set against the backdrop of the Esplanade at sunset, the evening will be both moving and meaningful, paying tribute to a century of remembrance in Cairns.
Event Details
📍 Cairns Cenotaph, The Esplanade, Cairns
📅 Friday, 5 June 2026
🕔 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Program Highlights
• Community gathering and centenary celebration
• Re-enactment of the 1926 Cenotaph Consecration
• Historical reflections and storytelling
• Sunset Colours Ceremony
• Formal Remembrance Service
• Wreath laying
About the Cairns Cenotaph
First unveiled on ANZAC Day in 1926, the Cairns Cenotaph was built to honour local men and women who served and made the ultimate sacrifice in the First World War.
Now standing proudly on the Esplanade, it has become a lasting symbol of remembrance for all who have served in conflicts past and present. For 100 years, it has remained a place where the Cairns community gathers in reflection, gratitude, and respect.
This event is open to all. Veterans, families, schools, and community groups are warmly invited to attend and be part of this historic occasion.
Together, we honour the past, reflect on the present, and ensure these stories of service and sacrifice continue to be remembered for generations to come.
Lest We Forget
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Event Venue
Cairns Cenotaph, 115-119 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia, Cairns
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