World Footy News

The following list of ANZAC Day commemorations across the USA is thanks to the USAFL -the original article appears here.

100 years ago, the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, better known as the ANZACs, fought against enemy forces in the Battle of Gallipoli. The bravery and sacrifice of the men who fought that battle in 1915, and every man and woman who has served afterwards, are remembered and commemorated every April 25th.

Though ANZAC Day is an occasion of solemn reflection and gratitude to for those who have dedicated their lives defending Australia, it is a also a celebration of the identity of her people that was forged over a century ago and that continues to grow and thrive into the future.

Australians everywhere will be marking ANZAC Day 2015 in a variety of different ways, and the US is no exception. From memorial services to games of 2-up to watch parties for the always enormous Bombers-Magpies game from the MCG, here is a look at what's going on this weekend:

 

Austin, TX
Where: The Market rooftop bar (319 Colorado Street, Austin, TX 78701).
When: Sat 25 Apr 12pm CT
Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1569484169966722/

Boomerang's Pies will be there with their famous meat pies and sausage rolls plus there will be plenty of entertainment. The traditional Anzac Day Aussie Rules football game of Essendon vs Collingwood will be playing on the big screens. There will also be games like Two Up and Acey Deucey being played throughout the afternoon. All ages are welcome to join. Youngsters under the age of 21 will be able to stay at the bar until 3pm but everyone else can kick on after that.

Boston, MA
ANZAC Day Service
Where: Appelton Chapel, Memorial Church, 1 Harvard Yard, Cambridge, MA
When: Sat 25 Apr 10am-1pm ET

Chicago, IL
Where: Templestowe Pub, 3135 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
When: Sat 25 Apr Noon CT
Info: There will be a 2Up game and the Essendon V Collingwood replay.

Cincinnati, OH
Location: Point Pleasant Park on Resor Rd in Fairfield Ohio
Noon Game 1 - Louisville Kings vs Cincinnati Dockers
1pm Game 2 - Louisville Kings vs Indianapolis Giants
2pm Game 3 - Indianapolis Giants vs Cincinnati Dockers

We will have a moments of silence as well as education to those in attendance about the meaning of ANZAC Day.

Dallas, TX
Where: Barley House 5612 Smu Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75206
When: Sat 25 Apr 2-9pm CT
Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1747562922136767/

It all starts at 10am with the Dallas Magpies intra-club ‘praccy’ match down at Crowley Park. We urge all players to bring down their friends for a kick or just to support and enjoy the game. All new players can play and are welcomed. We should finish up at about 12pm. At 2pm we have a ripper set up down at our newest and of course favourite Club sponsor bar - The Barley House.

The Barley House will be playing Essendon vs Collingwood on the big screens, so do not check the score and watch the game with us whilst having a froffy or ten. There will be a BBQ and plenty of great refreshments to wash down some snags, rissoles and wings.

Denver, CO
Where: Three Lions Pub, 2239 E Colfax Ave, Denver, Colorado 80206
When: Fri 24 Apr 8pm MT
Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1412711945713703/

Come join the Bulldogs as we kick off our 2015 season at Three Lions Pub. We will have $5 20oz Carlsberg and $3 20oz Coors Light specials all night as we watch the Collingwood Magpies take on the Essendon Bombers in the ANZAC Day Clash. The party starts at 8pm, and the game goes live at 10:40pm. Bring your friends and come join the fun.

Houston, TX
Where: The Phoenix on Westheimer; 1915 Westheimer Rd, Houston, Texas, 77098
When: Saturday 25th April 4-7pm CT

The Houston Lonestars are once again proud to host a commorative afternoon to honor those who fought so courageously in WW1, particularly on the beaches of Gallipoli 100 years ago.

~General Admin Tickets $25 Pre-Paid. $30 At Door.
~Lonestars Members $20.
~Non-Beer Drinkers $10. *Other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available at bar prices.
~Kids FREE.

Afternoon includes: 3 Hours of Karbach Beer on tap, Replay of Ess vs Coll Anzac Day AFL Clash on the big screen, Aussie Menu, Anzac Biscuits, Two-Up Competition, Aussie Goodie Pack Raffles and more. A portion of proceeds raised will go towards the 2015 Anzac Day Appeal to support past and present servicemen.

*Pre-Paid tickets will go into draw for 2 tickets to the just released and highly acclaimed Russell Crowe WW1 Australian movie 'The Water Diviner' this Friday night 7.30pm at AMC Studio 30 PLUS a new 2015 Houston Lonestars T-Shirt! Prize will be drawn 12pm Friday April 24th. EVERYONE WELCOME!!

Los Angeles, CA
Where: The Parlor, 7250 Melrose Ave, LA 90046
When: Fri 24 Apr 9pm PT
Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1624668481101234/

The LA Dragons will be converging on the Parlor in West Hollywood to watch the Anzac Day clash between Essendon & Collingwood this Friday, April 24th @ 9:00pm. For those that don't know much about Australian football, this is one of the biggest games of the year. Come down for a few beers & watch the game with Dragons players past & present. It's always a blockbuster game!

Milwaukee, WI
Where: Waukesha County Airport:
When: Sat 25 Apr 1-3pm CT

MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL TAKE PLACE AT 2PM SHARP. PLEASE ARRIVE WELL BEFORE 1:30PM TO TAKE PART IN THE SERVICE. SAUSAGE SIZZLE WILL TAKE PLACE AT 1P, SERVICE AT 2PM FOLLOWED BY CRICKET AND FOOTY AND ARVO TEA. (Please bring any footy and cricket supplies you have and any Aussie War Memorabilia for the display)

COST: $10 PER PERSON AND $5 FOR KIDS UNDER 18 SAUSAGE SIZZLE AND ALL DRINKS INCLUDED. PLEASE BRING A SALAD, SIDE DISH, OR DESSERT TO SHARE

Nashville, TN
Where: AMOT Eatery: A Matter of Taste (gluten free) 1100 Fatherland St., Nashville, TN 37206
When: Sunday April 26 7pm to 9pm
Nashville ANZAC Day Casual Hang

New York, NY
Where: Galway Pub
When: Fri 24 Apr 9pm-4am ET
Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1604972876405599/

Come and watch the biggest AFL home and away footy game of the 2015 season with the New York Magpies, NYC's only Aussie Rules team!! Collingwood vs. Essendon will battle it out in the annual ANZAC Day game, live from Melbourne at midnight New York time

To warm up for the game the Magpies will be running games, including traditional Aussie "Two-Up", playing Live Aussie Music and a formal ANZAC Day ceremony with the Last Post and Reveille. Drew de Carvalho, The Voice of Australia in America will be running the mic.

$5 Coopers beer all night and Aussie Wine specials

Portland, OR
Where: Portland City Hall
When: Sat 25 Apr, 8am PT
Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1607463152808710/

This will be the 2nd of two events. We will be meeting in front of Portland City Hall for a short memorial ceremony, followed by breakfast at Pacific Pie Company on NW 23rd and Savier at 9am. Please share this event with other Kiwis and Aussies as we would love to reach everyone

San Francisco, CA
Where: Danny Coyle’s, 668 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
When: Fri 24 Apr 8pm PT
Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/420436394800217/
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2015-australian-football-anzac-day-match-ti...

We are hosting a live ANZAC game viewing party on the night of Friday, April 24 at Danny Coyle's in San Francisco. This event has limited space, and will be open to the public, so make sure to grab your ticket now. Tickets are $20, but the first 20 people to buy them get a $5 discount. All tickets come with a drink voucher.

Seattle, WA
Where: Logic20/20, 1505 Westlake Ave N, Suite 320, Seattle, Washington 98109
When: Sat 25 Apr 5am PT
Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/420630538107770/

This year will mark the 100th anniversary of the Australian and New Zealand Armed Corp (ANZAC) troops landing on the shores of Gallipoli (Turkey) during the First World War. Logic20/20 is proud to sponsor the first ever ANZAC Day Dawn Service to be held in Seattle at Lake Union Park (next to MOHAI). The Dawn Service will start at sunrise and will be followed by coffee and light breakfast, courtesy of Kangaroo & Kiwi.

Please join us on the morning of April 25th to commemorate the 100th anniversary of ANZAC Day and the fallen soldiers of Australia, New Zealand, Turkey, England, and other Allied forces who helped support the freedom that we have today.

Tulsa, OK
Sunrise ANZAC Day Service
Where: McNair Hall, Fort Sill, OK
When: Fri 24 Apr, 5:40am CT