Veterans Day is this Wednesday, November 11, 2015. Let’s take a moment this week to thank our local veterans for their service and sacrifice.
According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Forsyth County, GA has over 11,000 veterans.
Here are a few local events and celebrations as well as Veterans Day freebies and deals.
Local Veterans Day Events & Celebrations
The Veterans Day and Marine Corps birthday celebration from 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 in the football stadium at North Forsyth High School, 3635 Coal Mountain Road. It is free and open to the public.
Veterans Day Ceremony at the Veterans War Memorial in Cumming, GA on November 11, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Enjoy the music of the Flash of Crimson Band. The City of Cumming Mayor Gravitt will speak.
2015 Veterans’ Day Celebration on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 – Downtown Dawsonville, Presented by: Veterans Affairs of Dawson County.
Applebee’s – Free meal for Veterans and Active military personnel on Wednesday, November 11, 2014. You’ll be able to choose a meal from a limited Veteran’s Day menu. You can see the complete menu by using the link above. This deal is dine-in only and beverages and gratuity are not included. You’ll need to bring in one proof of military service or ID.
Carrabba’s – If you are a veteran or active military member, you can stop by a Carrabba’s near you and get a free appetizer of your choice on Wednesday, November 11. There’s no purchase necessary or coupon required, and you’ll need to bring military ID or come in your uniform.
Chick-fil-a at The Collection Forsyth – We’re breaking out the red, white and blue for our Military Appreciation Night! If you’re active or retired military, bring your proof of service to any participating Atlanta area Chick-fil-A restaurant on November 11, 2015 from 5 pm – 8 pm to receive your choice of a FREE Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich Meal (Original or Grilled), a Chick-fil-A Nuggets Meal (8-count) or a Chick-fil-A Nuggets Kid’s Meal (4-count) for you and each immediate family member. It’s our way of saying thank you. One meal per person, while supplies last. Offer Valid only at Atlanta Area Chick-fil-A restaurants.
Visit Chili’s on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, to get your Veterans Day free meal if you are a veteran or on active military duty. Chili’s is offering all military veterans past and present their choice of one of 7 meals. This offer is available from 11am – 5pm on Veterans Day at participating Chili’s in the U.S. only. Dine-in from limited menu only; beverages and gratuity not included. Bring military ID and call to make sure the location is participating.
Golden Corral is offering a free meal on Wednesday, November 11 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm. See their website for details. Military retirees, veterans, active duty, National Guard and Reserves are all welcome.
Little Caesars® Pizza – On Wednesday, November 11, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., veterans and active military members can receive their free $5 Lunch Combo, which features four slices of Little Caesars popular Detroit-style DEEP!DEEP!™ Dish pizza, paired with a 20-ounce Pepsi product.
LongHorn Steakhouse is giving away free Texas Tonions and non-alcoholic beverages to veterans who stop into their local Longhorn Steakhouse on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. You’ll need to bring proof of service with you for this freebie such as wearing your uniform or showing Military ID.
Red Robin on Wednesday, November 11, 2014 to get a free Red’s Tavern Double burger and Bottomless Steak Fries. Be sure to bring your military ID to take advantage of this Veterans Day freebie. Not all locations are participating, so it’s best to call ahead to make sure your local Red Robin will be offering this free meal.
There are also deals at other restaurants and retailers. For more details, check out Military Benefits Veterans Day Free Meals, Discounts, Sales and Deals.
- Free Haircuts at Great Clips – Veterans and active/inactive/retired military members can stop into Great Clips on Wednesday, November 11 and get a free haircut or pickup a free haircut card to use before the end of the year. Anyone can stop in to get their haircut and receive a free haircut card that they can give to a veteran.
- Free Admission to World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta – Members of the Armed Forces (active duty and veterans) get free admission to the World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta when they show their valid Armed Forces ID card. Through November 15, half-price tickets can also be purchased for friends and family.
- Lowe’s, Publix and Home Depot are offering 10% discounts on Veterans Day for military.
- Dollar General is offering a 11% discount on November 11, 2015.
- National Parks Free Veterans Day Admission – Everybody gets free entrance to our National Parks on Veterans Day. Date this year: November 11, 2015.
