Anzac Day 2024: Thousands turn out for troop march down York Street in Albany

The sun emerged from the clouds to shine on the thousands that lined the pavements of York Street on Thursday morning, gathered to watch the servicemen and women march in commemoration of the Anzacs. The atmosphere was high, with Australian flags waving and cheers directed at the passing procession. The Pantall family, wearing 19 medals between them, came down from Mt Barker to watch the parade. Proudly displaying his great-grandfather’s medals, nine-year-old Royce Pantall said he would not join up just yet. “I’m happy to just watch the parade for now,” he said. “I’ll wave my flag at them.” His father Vadim, who wore his own and his grandfather’s service medals, was happy to have the family military history represented, and commended the crowds. “It’s a pretty decent turnout here today, and the weather’s holding up for it to be a good service,” he said. Representatives from the RSL, police, cadets and local school groups were among the many who marched down to the Anzac Peace Park for the commemorative service.