Stormy weather did not deter the thousands of people who paid their respects across Central on Anzac Day.

People of all ages attended the many services held across the district, from Alexandra to Cromwell, and Roxburgh to Ranfurly - and everywhere between.

Alexandra-Clyde Returned and Services Association (RSA) president Kevin Harding said while the weather Gods were not kind, the number of people who braved the conditions was impressive.

The sun came out for Cromwell’s Anzac Day parade. PHOTO: Supplied

He said a dawn service at the Clyde Dam was met with gale force winds, which made standing up difficult.

Another service that followed in Clyde was greeted with a rainbow, which added an “amazing” element to the occasion, he said.

By the time the Alexandra service started, the sun came out, making for much better conditions.

He said the amount of people who attended the various services was “amazing”.

An estimated 150 people gathered in Omakau for a 10am Anzac Day service. PHOTO: The Central App

“I think [the weather] would have put a lot of people off . . . but there were still a lot of people at each one, especially the dawn service [at the Clyde Dam].

“That’s the biggest crowd we’ve had up there. There were cars up to the top of the hill.”

He estimated the dawn service was attended by more than 1000 people.

A 10am service in Omakau was also well attended, with an estimated 150 people.

Penny Sinnamon watches on while children lay wreaths in Omakau. PHOTO: The Central App

Penny Sinnamon, who led the proceedings, said while the attendance was good, the weather had possibly kept some people away.

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