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Free Meals & Admissions for Military on Memorial Day

May 21, 2017 in Holidays, Saving Money

Memorial Day is the day we honor those who lost their lives serving their country. Several restaurants, museums, zoos and theme parks offer military personnel free meals and admissions on Memorial Day.

Meals

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill– Firebirds has locations in 18 states. Free lunch or dinner for active duty military members and veterans. Must show military ID.

Hooters– Hooters has locations in 44 states. Free meal from the Hooters Memorial Day Menu for military members and veterans. Must present valid military ID.

McCormick & Schmicks– McCormick & Schmicks has locations in 22 states. Free lunch or dinner entrée for veterans and active duty military members. Must show military ID.

Ninety Nine Restaurant– Ninety-Nine has locations in Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, New York, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. Free meal from the $9.99 menu for active duty military personnel and veterans. Military ID required.

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery– Perkins Restaurant & Bakery has locations in 32 states. Free Magnificent Seven breakfast for active duty military personnel and veterans. Must show proof of military service.

Pie Five Pizza– Pie Five Pizza has locations in 22 states. Free customized pizza for active duty, retired military personnel. Military ID or proof of service required.

Shoney’s– Shoney’s has locations in 17 states. Free All-American burger and fries for veterans and troops. Military ID or proof of military service required.

Admissions

Birmingham Zoo– Birmingham, Alabama- Free admission on Memorial Day weekend for veterans, active and retired military and their dependents. Must show proof of military service.

Blue Star Museums– Blue Star Museums has more than 2,000 museums in all 50 states. Free admission from Memorial Day to Labor Day, for active duty military personnel.

California State Parks– Free admission for active, reserve and veteran military personnel, with valid military ID.

Cincinnati Zoo- Cincinnati, Ohio- Free admission for active and retired military members, with government-issued ID.

King’s Dominion– Doswell, Virginia- Free admission for active, inactive or retired military members. Must show military ID or DD214.

King’s Island– Mason, Ohio- Free admission Memorial Day weekend for active and retired members of the U.S. military. Must present valid military ID.

Knott’s Berry Farm– Buena Park, California- Free admission Memorial Day weekend for active, retired or veterans with the U.S. military. Must show military ID or DD214.

Oregon Zoo– Portland, Oregon- Free admission for active military personnel and veterans, along with their families. Also, families of deployed military personnel receive free admission. Must show proper military identification.

Palm Beach Zoo– West Palm Beach, Florida- Free admission for active, reservist and retired members of the military. Must present valid military ID.

Pittsburgh Zoo- Free admission for all active duty, reservists and veterans of the United States military, with proper identification.

Shedd Aquarium– Chicago, Illinois- Memorial Day through Labor Day, free admission for active duty U.S. military personnel, including National Guard and Army Reserve and up to 5 family members.

Do you have any other places that offer free meals & admissions for military on Memorial Day to add to the list?

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  1. ddd@Ieiieels.com'robin rue says

    May 23, 2017 at 12:04 am

    I wish some of the places around here offered some freebies for vets, but then again – Memorial Day isn’t for them….

    Reply
    • abbella.di.medici@live.com'Abbella says

      May 28, 2017 at 3:45 pm

      Actually many do all over the country you must check the website of. Many restaurants .. as a veteran I go to Buffalo Wild Wings, Appbeas, Red Robin, hooters, Mc Cormick and shmick, Perkins, bakers square, red lobster, I hear Shoneys, Olive Garden and IHOP, and so many many others offer FREE MEALS show military ID

      Reply
  2. Ajberchielli@yahoo.com'Janel says

    May 23, 2017 at 12:05 am

    What a great way to honor our service members. Unfortunately a lot of these places are not anywhere near I live but my city does have a special memorial day parade and a special lunch for the service people afterwards .

    Reply
  3. glamkarenblog@gmail.com'Karen says

    May 23, 2017 at 12:08 am

    My cousin was in the military and I always appreciate how stores/restaurants give back to those who served. This list will be shared with him so he knows the options and what establishments are supportive of him.

    Reply
  4. cassie@beforeverhealthier.com'Cassie says

    May 23, 2017 at 12:48 am

    I have to say American businesses are much better at supporting troops then Australians! Every time we visit the states you can feel the love and respect for the troops! Good on these businesses!

    Reply
  5. channellingdolly@gmail.com'Heather Garcia says

    May 23, 2017 at 1:32 am

    I always love seeing the companies who provide things for our military. They are the ones to which we owe so much!

    Reply
  6. sonasethi03@gmail.com'Sona Sethi says

    May 23, 2017 at 2:25 am

    Wow! I love those who pay due respect to their military men! They seem to be forgotten quite easily. Respect!

    Reply
  7. info@phoenixmomblog.com'Kara says

    May 23, 2017 at 2:40 am

    This is such a great list! I’ll be sure to pass it on to my military friends so they can take advantage of these deals!

    Reply
  8. tina_kay2005@yahoo.com'Kristina says

    May 23, 2017 at 3:07 am

    My dad is retired Air Force. I will have to tell him about this if he and my mom are looking for a place for lunch or dinner that day.

    Reply
  9. daniellarmarquez@gmail.com'daniella says

    May 23, 2017 at 3:24 am

    This is a great way to pay respects and celebrate memorial day and get some great deals for our veterans!

    Reply
  10. journalds@yahoo.com'Journa Ramirez says

    May 23, 2017 at 4:33 am

    Another great way to honor our heroes.. I hope we also have these types of freebies for our great heroes in our country.

    Reply
  11. marciemcheung@gmail.com'Marcie in Mommyland says

    May 23, 2017 at 4:48 am

    Great list of free meals and activities for members of the military! Great to know of these places!

    Reply
  12. thecoffeemom0617@gmail.com'Jessica Joachim says

    May 23, 2017 at 10:58 am

    Coming from a Military family, i think this is wonderful. I remember working as a server on Veterans day at Applebees and we would give out free food and I love it. I really love that so many businesses are doing that little extra to honor vets on these holidays.

    Reply
  13. analuisadejesus1993@hotmail.co.uk'Ana De- Jesus says

    May 23, 2017 at 12:37 pm

    This is a great way of giving back to those who fought for our country. It is nice to know that the military are getting rewarded for their bravery x

    Reply
  14. primebeauty50@gmail.com'Cindy Ingalls says

    May 23, 2017 at 2:56 pm

    It’s really nice to see all of the places honoring our troops. They deserve to be appreciated more than on just Memorial Day Weekend.

    Reply
  15. aaa@gmail.com'aish das-padihari says

    May 23, 2017 at 4:32 pm

    Troops need to be honored. I really like it when they are recognized and appreciated for their efforts.

    Reply
  16. hellosweetjellybean@gmail.com'Donah @ SJB says

    May 24, 2017 at 1:38 am

    It is always a noble act to honor our heroes.
    And thanks for sharing this information. I have been into one of the restaurant offering free meal during Memorial day and it was memorable!

    Reply
  17. Themummytoolbox@gmail.com'Charlotte says

    May 24, 2017 at 7:23 am

    It’s great to see military families getting the respect and admiration they deserve, a great list of resources for those who may not realise too!

    Reply
  18. hello@townsend-house.com'Heather says

    May 24, 2017 at 11:59 am

    What a great resource for military families! I am going to have to pass this list around to some of our friends to use this weekend. What a wonderful way to support them!

    Reply
  19. ArtsandBudgets@gmail.com'Latasha Peterson says

    May 24, 2017 at 2:25 pm

    Wow! Awesome list! I Live in Chicago so the Shedd Aquarium would perfect for military families.

    Reply
  20. dawn@cheapisthenewclassy.com'Dawn McAlexander says

    May 24, 2017 at 4:36 pm

    This is pretty cool! These folks put their lives on the line defending our freedom every day. It’s time that we said thank you to them in some way and remember those who lost their lives defending our country.

    Reply
  21. almostindianwife@gmail.com'Brittany says

    May 24, 2017 at 5:48 pm

    I love this! I love how many places do things like this for military families. They have sacrificed so much for their country and it’s only right that our country does what we can to make their lives a little bette.r

    Reply
  22. emailanvita@gmail.com'anvita says

    May 24, 2017 at 7:13 pm

    This is a great list that you have complied. I personally wouldn’t qualify for any but it’s a great way to appreciate the service of veterans and military

    Reply
  23. Pbkourtneelynne@gmail.com'CourtneyLynne says

    May 25, 2017 at 12:02 am

    Oooo so many yummy restaurants!!!! The men and women who serve definitely deserve it!!

    Reply
  24. heather@briebrieblooms.com'Heather says

    May 25, 2017 at 12:55 am

    This is a great list. My brother and his family definitely should join in on the thank yous for this holiday!

    Reply
  25. Everydaymomrachel@gmail.com'Rachel Catherine says

    May 25, 2017 at 2:55 am

    What a beautiful list for you to pull together! I love that these businesses are doing this. It makes me love them.

    Reply
  26. mariac@toughcookiemommy.com'Toughcookiemommy says

    May 25, 2017 at 3:06 am

    Our military men and women make so many sacrifices for us and our families. It is fitting to honor them on this day and every other day of the year.

    Reply
  27. mmangelakey@gmail.com'angela milnes says

    May 26, 2017 at 8:13 am

    This is really sounds cool and I love the awesome list, This is the first time that I heard this and glad you share this with us

    Reply
  28. katriza@mommyengineering.com'katriza says

    May 27, 2017 at 1:47 am

    I love this list! I love being able to save some money while also enjoying my time outside! Definitely going to add these places to visit if we are ever in these areas <3

    Reply
  29. debbie@thelocdbella.com'Debbie-jean Lemonte says

    May 29, 2017 at 10:16 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing. I didn’t know this existed to be honest. I’ll make note to share with my military friends.

    Reply

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