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Story Bridge will be lit Green and Gold to commemorate Eve of Anzac Day

As we prepare to remember the legacy of ANZAC, tonight we honour all members of the ADF who have returned from Overseas service and remember those who did not.

This Light Up is organised by: Returned Services League of Australia (Qld Branch) South Eastern District Limited

Story Bridge will be lit Red to commemorate Anzac Day

As the sun rose on 25 April 1915, Australian and New Zealand soldiers rowed towards the shores of Gallipoli and into history. Every year since, Australians have gathered at Dawn Services or services of Remembrance, at parades, or in their driveways each year to remember their legacy and that of all who have followed in their footsteps.
The first ANZAC Day Parade took place in Brisbane on the 25 April 1916. While we remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for freedom during the Dawn Services and other services of Remembrance, the ANZAC Day Parade is an opportunity to celebrate and recognise all those that have served and still continue to serve our country.
The parade will be held on Adelaide Street, between George Street and Creek Street. From the Governor of Queensland’s address at King George Square at 9:45am to the last marching participants at 12:25pm, it will feature former and current ADF veterans and other support organisations that contribute to the Parade that make it the commemoration worthy of its heritage.

This Light Up is organised by: Returned Services League of Australia (Qld Branch) South Eastern District Limited

Story Bridge will be lit Blue, Yellow, Red and Pink to celebrate Brisbane Comedy Festival

Lovers of LOLs, prepare for a macro dose of the good medicine, as Brisbane Comedy Festival returns for its sweet 16th edition at venues across the city from 23 April to 25 May 2025.
Queensland’s largest and most anticipated comedy event will see a power squad of Australian and international comedians deal out a whole month of belly laughs at Brisbane Powerhouse, The Tivoli, Fortitude Music Hall and The Princess Theatre. In a multi-venue laughter extravaganza that will play host to one-liners, whimsy and tall tales from some of the most hilarious comedians around.

This Light Up is organised by: Brisbane Powerhouse

Story Bridge will be lit Green and Gold to support Australian Tourism Exchange

The Australian Tourism Exchange, is the Australian tourism industry’s largest annual business-to-business event with the 2025 being the 45th edition. Taking place at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre between Sunday 27 April and Thursday 1 May 2025 in partnership with Tourism and Events Queensland and Brisbane Economic Development Agency, the event will bring together Australian tourism businesses with global distribution partners from over 60 nations conducting scheduled business appointments and participate in key networking events. This event will highlight the best of Queensland with Brisbane as the centrepiece.

This Light Up is organised by: Brisbane Economic Development Agency

Story Bridge will be lit Orange to support Eve of International Dance Day

International Dance Day, and Australian Dance Day is on April 29th 2025, starting Australian Dance Week from 29th April - 4th May 2025. Across the world, messages, performances and celebrations are held to recognise the significance of dance in community and culture. In Brisbane, Ausdance QLD has over 400 studio and organisation members working with approximately 20,000 students and participants, as well as teachers, dancers and dance health professionals. In community, health and schools, an estimated 100,000 people in Brisbane participate in dance activities from social recreational, dance for health, to latin, to First Nations Cultural and everything in-between. As the peak body for dance in Queensland, Ausdance QLD aims to promote and support people, organisations, companies and communities practicing and performing all forms of dance - across traditions, cultures, styles and genres with professional development, helplines, business support and resources, as well as advocacy with the national Ausdance network

This Light Up is organised by: Ausdance Queensland

Story Bridge will be lit Blue to support World Make a Wish Day - 'Wear It Blue To Make Wishes Come True'

International Dance Day, and Australian Dance Day is on April 29th 2025, starting Australian Dance Week from 29th April - 4th May 2025. Across the world, messages, performances and celebrations are held to recognise the significance of dance in community and culture. In Brisbane, Ausdance QLD has over 400 studio and organisation members working with approximately 20,000 students and participants, as well as teachers, dancers and dance health professionals. In community, health and schools, an estimated 100,000 people in Brisbane participate in dance activities from social recreational, dance for health, to latin, to First Nations Cultural and everything in-between. As the peak body for dance in Queensland, Ausdance QLD aims to promote and support people, organisations, companies and communities practicing and performing all forms of dance - across traditions, cultures, styles and genres with professional development, helplines, business support and resources, as well as advocacy with the national Ausdance network

This Light Up is organised by: Make a Wish Foundation

Story Bridge will be lit Orange to support International Guide Dog Day

Guide Dogs Queensland: At Guide Dogs, we empower people with low vision or blindness to achieve independence, participation, inclusion and wellbeing.

This Light Up is organised by: Guide Dogs Queensland Limited

Story Bridge will be lit Maroon to celebrate Women's State of Origin Game I Brisbane

Australia’s greatest sporting rivalry is back and bigger than ever as the 2025 Ampol Women’s State of Origin Series kicks off in Brisbane on 1 May.
Be there to witness the full display of real rivalry and athleticism as the game’s best female players square off in the ultimate fight for state pride as the only thing that compares to the intensity, ferocity, and rivalry on the field, is the all-consuming rivalry that sweeps the fans in the stands.

This Light Up is organised by: Brisbane Economic Development Agency

Story Bridge will be lit Team Colours to celebrate Magic Round

NRL Magic Round returns to Brisbane in 2025 from 1-4 May - One Round. One Ground. Every game. That’s Magic!
This year’s Magic Round festival kicks off with Game I of the Ampol Women’s State of Origin Series on Thursday, 1 May at Suncorp Stadium. Grab your 4-day pass to catch all the action!

This Light Up is organised by: Brisbane Economic Development Agency

Story Bridge will be lit Red to support International Firefighters Day

International Firefighter Day on the 4th May each year recognizes and celebrates the courage, trust and integrity of Firefighters world wide. This day is to be aware of the personal risks these brave men and women face daily, and their community service and protection

This Light Up is organised by: Queensland Fire Department