Veterans Day is a time to remember all the men and women who have given so much for our country. On Long Island, there are some special events and offers for those who served in the military. Please note that some events take place before Veterans Day.
This article is updated every year. Here are the listings for Veterans Day - Friday, November 11, 2011.
Monday, November 7 to Friday, November 11, 2011
Outback Steakhouse wants to thank our veterans and active military by offering a free Bloomin' Onion and a Coca Cola. Their site says: The FREE Bloomin’ Onion® and Coca-Cola® promotion is open to Military Personnel who have one of the following forms of identification on November 7-11, 2011: U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card, U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), Veterans Organization Card (i.e., American Legion and VFW), DD214 Certificate, Veteran Identification Card (VIC), Photograph in Uniform or Wearing Uniform. The FREE beverage will be customer’s choice of any Coca-Cola® product.Find the nearest Long Island, NY location by typing your zip code or town into the search box at www.outback.com.
Friday, November 11, 2011
At the American Legion Post 1066, Massapequa: Free breakfast for Veterans in the Post Ballroom from 9 to 10:30 a.m., and a Veterans Day Ceremony at Klestnic Park, Broadway, Massapequa, NY from 11 to 12 noon.More info: American Legion Post 1066, Massapequa.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Veterans Day Parade/Service, presented by the Commission on Veterans Patrioic Events. Parade starts at 10:45 a.m. at athe First Presbyterian Church in Meeting House Lane, continues southwest on Jobs Lane and ends on Veterans Memorial Hall on Ponds Lane in Southampton. FREE admission. More info: Call (631)283-1623.Friday, November 11, 2011
Applebee'sr will thank our nation's veterans and active duty military by inviting them to their neighborhood Applebee's for a well-deserved FREE meal. A selection of complimentary entrees will be available for these local heroes on this day as dine-in guests at all Applebee's restaurants throughout the United States, including all 21 Long Island Applebee's.
Please go to their website to locate the nearest Applebee's and to call for more information.
Note: Veterans will need to bring proof of service, which includes any of the following: U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card, U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement, Veterans Organization Card, photograph in uniform or wearing uniform, DD214, Citation or Commendation.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Chili's Grill & Bar Restaurant is offering a free meal on this day to veterans and also to those on active military duty. Please bring proof of your proof of service.To find a Chili's near you on Long Island, please visit their website at < a href="http://www.chilis.com/EN/Pages/locationsearch.aspx">www.chilis.com.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Free Tower Tours for Veterans at the Fire Island Lighthouse. As a way to "thank you," the Fire Island Lighthouse will offer free tours on this day to all veterans with military ID. More info:Fire Island Lighthouse or call (631) 661-4876.
Saturday, November 12
Long Island Children's Museum - Children's program for all ages: A Letter to My Hero Saturday, November 12 from 2 to 4 p.m.Visit the Long Island Children's Museum during Veteran’s Day weekend as they commemorate all the brave men and women that serve our country every day. Veteran’s Day was once called Armistice Day, and it marked the day that all countries signed the armistice that signaled the end of World War I on November 11, 1918. Help honor our heroes by sending them special letters of thanks. All ages. Free with museum admission.
