Veterans Day 2026: Gulf Coast events, deals and discounts for Veterans
Wednesday, November 11 is Veterans Day. Organizations around the Gulf Coast are commemorating the day by honoring veterans.
Here is a list of events or deals being offered for Veterans Day:
A wreath laying ceremony takes place in Picayune on November 11 at 10 a.m. The ceremony takes place at Picayune City Hall.
Armed Forces Retirement Home is hosting a Veterans Day Ceremony and Open House. Doors open at 8:30 and the ceremony is from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The event is open to the public. Meet veterans and purchase crafts, pottery, artwork, woodwork, and more created by the veterans! There will also be military displays.
Mississippi Aquarium is offering free admission to veterans and active-duty military on November 10 and 11. The offer is only available at the gate and ID is required.
Jackson County is hosting their Veterans Day Program at 11 a.m. at Pelican Landing in Moss Point.
Traintastic is offering free admission for veterans from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Applebee’s offers veterans and active duty a free dine-in entrée from a special Veterans Day menu on November 11. Proof of service is required. Beverages and gratuity not included.
At participating Chili’s, veterans and active duty receive a free entrée from a select Veterans Day menu on November 11. Dine-in only and ID required.
Circle K is offering veterans a free medium hot or iced coffee. No additional purchased is required. The offer is available at participating Circle K locations across the country. Veterans can redeem it by presenting a valid military ID.
At participating Chipotle locations, veterans and active duty with ID receive free chips and choice of guac, queso Blanco, or salsa with $5 purchase.
Denny’s is offering veterans and active duty a free original Grand Slam on November 11 from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m. This offer is dine-in only and ID is required.
Golden Corral is hosting their annual Military Appreciation Night on November 11. Veterans receive a free buffet. Dine-in only.
Ruby Tuesday is offering a ‘everyday fresh meal’ to veterans and active-duty military for free. Must show proof of service and is dine-in only on November 11.
Starbucks is giving veterans, service members, and spouses a free 12 oz. hot or iced brewed coffee at participating locations.
Texas Roadhouse offers free meals to veterans and active military members at participating locations.
