CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Veterans Day is coming up on Monday, Nov. 11 and many events, specials or ceremonies are being held to celebrate their service to our country, including:
- Golden Corral, located off of 5901 SPID, will serve up free dinner to all veterans starting at 4 p.m. until closing. The Veterans Band of Corpus Christi will perform at 7 p.m.
- Smoothie King will be offering a free 20oz Red, White, or Blue Smoothie to all Veterans & Active-Duty Military personnel with a valid Military ID. This offer is in-store only on Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, from 12 to 3 p.m.
- 7 Brew Coffeeis offering a discount to show support for our veterans and recognize their invaluable contributions to our country. At all 7 Brew stands across the nation, veterans will receive 25% off any drink when they show a brewista a valid military or veteran ID on Monday, Nov. 11.
- McDonald's will be offering a free breakfast combo meal to veterans on Monday, Nov. 11. Military ID must be shown.
- Jiffy Lube will be offering a 50% discount to veterans on 11/11/2024
- VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System celebrates Veterans Day with Veterans Benefits & Information Fairs, free food and drinks, door prizes, and music at the Corpus Christi West Point VA Clinic on Nov. 5, Laredo Vietnam Veterans Plaza on Nov. 7, and at the Harlingen VA Health Care Center on Nov. 8, the events are open to Veterans, their families and friends, caregivers, and community members.
- Roasted Coffee on S. Staples St. offers discounts for veterans year-round.
- Veterans, active duty, and reserve members of the United States military service will receive free admission to the USS Lexington Museum on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 through Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. Beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Veterans Day, in Hangar Bay II, the USS Lexington Museum will host its annual “Salute to Veterans” ceremony. The Veterans Band will be aboard to play patriotic music, and the Color Guard will be from Miller High School NJROTC.
- GO Car Wash is offering a free car wash to all veterans and active military members at any Go Car Wash location - just show a military ID or DD214.
- The School of Science and Technology of Corpus Christi will be hosting a Veteran's Day Breakfast on Friday, Nov. 8 at 9 a.m. at College Prep High School.
- Community Mortgage and Elite Realty Group will be putting on a Veterans Appreciation Breakfast at El Potro Restaurant, at 1401 rodd field road on Nov. 11 at 6 - 9 a.m.
- Coastal Bend State Cemetery, Nov. 8, 5 p.m.- Veterans Day flag laying ceremony, RSVP needed, flags provided
- Veterans Memorial High School will be hosting a veterans breakfast at 9 a.m. in main gym, followed by a ceremony at 10 a.m.
- Chacho's Tacos will be offering a free meal, breakfast or lunch with a beverage to all veterans! Military ID must be shown.
- Eddie's Tavern - free pool all day 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- Veterans Day food truck festival - Nov. 10 from 2 - 8 p.m. the lineup includes T&L Smoke Shack, Nachos Authentic, Mexican foos, Miss. J's Curbside Pies, Roamin' Italy Gus's Latin cafe, Masshole Lobster truck, Taquitos Mi Sirra
- Stand Up and Salute Veterabs Day comedy show on Nov. 9 at 8 p.m. at Prohibition Restaurant & Bar on 326. N. Chaparral
- San Pedro Fine Arts Academy will be hosting their Veterans Day celebration, at 800 W Ave D. in Robstown at 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 11.
- Bubba's 33 - free lunch for all veterans 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at 1921 SPID
- Breakfast for Beeville ISD veterans and families at AC Jones High School, 8:30 a.m. breakfast in side parking lot, 9:30 a.m. Veterans Day ceremony at Veterans Memorial Stadium
- Applebees - free meal from a specific menu
- Buffalo Wild Wings - free order of 10 boneless wings and fries
- Cheddsar's - complimentary appetizer or dessert
- Chili's - free meal
- Dave and Busters - veterans get a free entree up to $20 and a free $10 power card
- Denny's - veterans get a free grand slam
- Dunkin Donuts - free donut, limit one per guest while supplies last
- Freddy's - veterans will receive a free meal card during their visit for a free combo meal of their choice through Dec. 31
- Gregory-Portland VFW Charity Golf Tournament - from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Northshore Country Club. Registration is required. Click here for more information.
- Hooters - free dinner entree
- iHop - free white and blueberry pancakes
- Little Caesars - from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., veterans can receive a complimentary lunch combo including 4 slices of Detroit-syle deep dish pizza and a 20-ounce beverage
- Longhorn Steakhouse - Nov 10 and 11, 10% off meal and free appetizer or dessert
- Olive Garden - complimentary entree
- Outback Steakhouse - free blooming onion and Coca-Cola
- Raising Canes- 10% off the entire purchase when they mention the hero discount program at the register
- Red Lobster - free veterans shrimp&chip featuring Walt's favorite shrimp served with cocktail sauce and ketchup, as well as french fries and coleslaw
- Sonic - half-price shakes, and size or flavor, include both classic and master shakes
- Starbucks - free tall hot or iced coffee
- Texas Roadhouse - free meal vouchers from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. that are redeemable off a select menu through May 2025
- Whataburger - free 16 ounce hot or iced coffee
- Academy Sports - service members and first responders get 10% off online and in-store through Nov. 11
- Amazon - 20% off on select items for Veterans Day
- Great Clips - free haircut for vets on Veterans Day, they can also receive a free haircut card to use at a future visit
- Home Depot - 10% discount in-store through November
- Target - 10% discount that can be used twice from through Nov. 11
- Walgreens - 20% off Nov. 8-11
Veterans Day ceremonies -
- Monday, Nov. 11
- Hamlin Middle School at 8 a.m. - Veterans Day recognition
- Cullen Place Elementary School at 8:15 a.m. - Veterans Day Breakfast
- Kaffie Middle School at 8:15 a.m. - Veterans Day Flag Ceremony & Breakfast
- King High School at 8:15 a.m. - King HS Veterans Day Ceremony
- 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. - Breakfast and special program at JFK Elementary School
- Veterans Memorial High School at 9 a.m. - Veterans Day Breakfast & Ceremony (begins at 10 a.m.)
- Smith Elementary School at 9 a.m. - Veterans Day Performance/Breakfast
- Baker Middle School at 9:30 a.m. - Veterans Day Breakfast
- 10 a.m. - Sherrill Veterans Memorial Park and in Aransas Pass with VFW Post 2932
- 10 - 11 a.m. - Special program and refreshments at West Oso Elementary School
- 12 p.m. - American Legion Post 364
- 12 - 1:15 p.m. - Special program and lunch at West Oso High School
- Creekside Elementary at 1:30 p.m. - Veterans Day Celebration including a rifle demonstration by the Veterans Memorial JROTC
- 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. - Special program at West Oso Junior High School
- 2 p.m. - USS Lexington
- 5 p.m. - Portland City Memorial
- 6 p.m. - Flags for Heroes dedication ceremony
- Tuesday, Nov. 12
- 8 a.m. - VA Specialty Clinic
- 10 a.m. - Caraday Skilled Nursing
- 5 - 5:45 p.m. - Honk Your Horn for Your Heroes, followed by the playing of Taps at Ropes Park at 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, Nov. 13,
- 1:30 p.m. - Bishop Garriga Middle School
- 6 p.m. - CC Art Center
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Contact Veterans In Focus reporter Pat Simon at pat.simon@kristv.com
