The opening procession of the Eureka Ceremony starting at the front gates of Ballarat Old Cemetery.

Photo of the Eureka Diggers memorial at Ballarat Old Cemetery.

Costumed actors from Friends of Sovereign Hill portraying the diggers at the event.

Costumed actors from Friends of Sovereign Hill portraying the soldiers at the event.

Ballarat Old Cemetery Eureka procession led by bagpipe player Sue Brant

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Eureka Day Ceremony at Ballarat Old Cemetery

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Ballarat Old Cemetery

904 Macarthur Street,
Ballarat Central VIC 3350

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Wed 3 Dec

10am–10:45am

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They invite you to join the community as everyone comes together to remember and honour the brave diggers and soldiers who gave their lives during the Battle of the Eureka Stockade on 3 December 1854. Together, everyone will reflect on their courage and celebrate the lasting legacy they left behind.

This ceremony, marking the 171st anniversary of the battle, features speeches, the appearance of costumed volunteers from Friends of Sovereign Hill, a bagpipe procession to the Diggers' and Soldiers' historic graves, the reading of the names of those killed in the battle, and the raising of flags at each site.

They also acknowledge the contributions of the men, women, and children of Eureka to the democracy.

Any changes to the program will be posted on their social media accounts.

Content: Ballarat Cemeteries Trust

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