Aussie’s turned out in force for parade to celebrate King Charles’ birthday

Rows of soldiers, police on horseback and a marching band have turned out in force to celebrate the King’s birthday in Sydney.

Much of Australia is set to celebrate ahead of King Charles III’s 77th birthday, with a parade honouring the monarch kicking off the long weekend at Sydney’s Government House on Saturday.

The Ceremonial Parade, hosted by NSW Governor Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, kicked off with sunny skies on Saturday afternoon.

The Scots College Old Boys Popes and Drums carried out a march-on during the event, while a tri-service Australian Defence Force Cadet Royal Guard was marched on by the NSW Police Force Band.

Mounted police also followed the tri-service.

A Royal Australian Air Force fly-past was featured during the event, while Uncle Chicka Madden delivered a Welcome to Country.

The unfurling of The Royal Standard took place on the Parade Ground to symbolise His Majesty’s presence.

A garden reception was also hosted on Government House’s eastern terrace to celebrate the King.

Images from the event showed a large marching band performing outside Government House, as well as rows of marching soldiers and police on horseback.

A large seated crowd was also pictured on the lawn, watching as the event unfolded.

The King’s 77th birthday is not until November 14, however it’s celebrated at different times of the year depending what part of the globe you’re from.

The ACT, NSW, Northern Territory, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria will celebrate on June 9 this year, while most in Western Australia will mark the holiday on September 29, followed by Queensland on October 6.

NewsWire have created a guide on shop opening hours over the long weekend.