Veterans Day 2015: Everything You Need to Know

Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11, and here’s a rundown of some of the events, offers and programs going on this week throughout our local communities:

11th annual Marietta Veterans Day parade. Nov. 11, Free. 774 Roswell St., Marietta.

Atlanta History Center’s Veterans Day events. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 11. Free. 130 W. Paces Ferry Road.

Atlanta Opera’s Soldier Songs. 8 p.m. Nov. 11-14. 3 p.m. Nov. 15. Rialto Center for the Arts, 80 Forsyth St.

Emory’s annual flag-raising ceremony. 10:55 a.m. Nov. 11. Free. 201 Dowman Drive, Atlanta

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Here is a full list of Veterans Day offerings at restaurants throughout the area.

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Here is a full list of all Veterans Day travel offers and discounts.

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Here is a full list of all Veterans Day retail offerings.

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Chick-fil-A is giving away free sandwiches to active or retired military with proof of service on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 5-8 pm.

Active or retired military with proof of service are eligible to receive one of three offers for free for themselves and each immediate family member:

• Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich Meal (original or grilled)
• Chick-fil-A Nuggets Meal (8-count)
• Chick-fil-A Nuggets Kid’s Meal (4-count)

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IHOP is offering veterans a free stack of Red, White & Blue pancakes on Veteran’s Day from 7 am to 7 pm.

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Buffalo’s Cafe is offering veterans and active duty military a free meal upon presenting their Military ID on Nov. 11.

Hurricane Grill & Wings are offering all veteran’s and active duty military a complimentary non-alcoholic beverage and meal from a limited menu.

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Krystal will offer all active and retired military members a free chicken or sausage biscuit before 11 am Nov. 11. From 11 am to closing, Krystal will offer $0.50 Pups and Corn Pups to all customers.

Der Biergarten -- 50 percent off Nov. 11 for veterans.

HOBNOB -- 20 percent off during lunch or dinner Nov. 11 for veterans.

Johnny’s Hideaway -- $11 off bar tab for veterans.

Ray’s Restaurants -- 20 percent discount for veterans.

Revival -- 25 percent off for veterans.

Saltwood Carcuterie & Bar -- 25 percent off for veterans.

Smokebelly BBQ -- complimentary appetizer with purchase of an entree for veterans.

The Big Ketch -- complimentary appetizer with the purchase of an entree for veterans.

Tin Lizzy’s Cantina -- 50 percent off for veterans.

White Oak Pastures -- 15 percent off for veterans.

Willy’s Mexicana Grill -- 50 percent off for veterans.

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steaks -- complimentary lunch or dinner for veterans.