WAGGA'S Anzac Day ceremony will follow national parades by having returned servicemen and women from missions in Somalia, Afghanistan, Iraq, East Timor and the Solomon Islands lead the march.
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This year, organisers are expecting about 10,000 people to line the Baylis Street parade route to mark the contribution and sacrifice made in the nation's past and present conflicts.
Anzac Day Committee chairman Brian Watts said the day continued to act as a mark of respect for soldiers, with huge spikes in the country's attendance levels.
"Most Australians understand what it means to serve our country and the values that epitomise the Anzac spirit like courage, mateship and tenacity," Mr Watts said.
In Wagga, services will remain largely unchanged, outside of the 11.15am morning ceremony being held entirely at the Cenotaph in the Victory Memorial Gardens.
Six students from each of the city's primary schools will march in the parade.
Mr Watts said the RSL sub-branch has paired with Charles Sturt University TV production students to erect a big screen in the park largely for the projected turnout.
"This year marks the centenary of World War I so we want to encourage as many people as possible to pay tribute to our soldiers," Mr Watts said.
As for the returned servicemen who will lead the parade, Mr Watts said it was important to recognise the valour of the men who continue to go in harm's way for their country.
"This will be the first welcome back since Vietnam," Mr Watts said.
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