IFR 2013 - Schedule of Events

Note: The following program is subject to change.

22 October 2012

International Fleet Review (IFR) media launch. Location: HMAS Parramatta, Farm Cove.

23 September to 2 October 2013

Royal Australian Navy Band recitals.

2 October 2013

Warships rendezvous and passage to Jervis Bay.

3 October 2013

Warships depart for passage to Sydney.
Tall ships entry. Location: Sydney Harbour.

4 October 2013

Fleet entry. Location: Sydney Harbour.
Flypast by rotary and fixed winged aircraft. Location: Sydney Harbour.
Australian Surf Rowers League luncheon. Location: Sydney Opera House.

5 October 2013

Dress ship. Location: Sydney Harbour.
Royal Australian Navy Band recitals.
Ceremonial Fleet Review. Location: Sydney Harbour.
Formation flypast by rotary and fixed winged aircraft. Location: Sydney Harbour.
Military demonstrations.
Dragon Boat races. Location: Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour.
Pyrotechnics and Lightshow. Location: Sydney Harbour.

6 October 2013

Ships Open Day. Location: Fleet Base East, Garden Island/Barangaroo.
Interfaith Religious Service. Location: St Mary's Cathedral.

7 October 2013

Opening of Sea Power Conference 2013 and Pacific Maritime Trade Show (Pacific 2013). Location: Sydney Conference and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour.
Royal Australian Navy Band recitals.
Combined Navies Band concert (to be confirmed).
Ships Open Day. Location: Fleet Base East, Garden Island/Barangaroo.

8 October 2013

Sea Power Conference 2013 and Pacific 2013 continue. Location: Sydney Conference and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour
Royal Australian Navy Band recitals.
Memorial Service. Location: Cenotaph, Martin Place.

9 October 2013

Sea Power Conference 2013 and Pacific 2013 continue. Location: Sydney Conference and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour
Combined Navies Parade. Location: George Street - The Rocks to Town Hall.
Food Festival/BBQ for parade participants. Location: Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour.
Sea Power Conference 2013. Location: Sydney Conference and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour.
Twilight sailing with RAN Sailing Association. Location: Sydney Harbour.

10 October 2013

Pacific 2013 continues. Location: Sydney Conference and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour.
Tall ships depart. Location: Sydney Harbour.
Closing of Pacific 2013. Location: Sydney Conference and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour.

11 October 2013

Warships depart. Location: Sydney Harbour.