Are you a veteran or do you know some one who is?
Businesses and local organizations around Louisiana from Acadiana to the Bayou Region are hosting events, offering discounts, and honoring veterans this November. We've got a few local events listed below as well as discounts for local veterans to take advantage of as a way to say thank you for your service.
Be sure to share this guide with a veteran you love and with other families in our community!
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Local Events to Celebrate Veterans Day |
💙Veterans Day Events at the Lafourche Parish Public Library - Several Locations
November 2025
Several branches of the Lafourche Parish Public Library will have events for the public to participate in this month in honor of Veterans Day:
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💙Veterans Day Ceremony and Breakfast - Fletcher Technical Community College - Schriever
Friday, November 7, 2025, 8:30 am - 10:30 am
💙Veterans Day at Longfellow Evangeline State Historic Site - St. Martinville
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 8:00 am 10:00 am
💙Veterans Day Celebration - St. Martinville
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
💙Veterans Day with Linda Lou - Abbeville Branch - Vermilion Parish Library
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 10:30 am
💙In Their Honor: Preserving the Legacy of Black Veterans in Iberia Parish
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 11:00 am 12:00 pm
💙Veterans Day Concert at the Heymann Center - Lafayette
Sunday, November 9, 2025, 3:00 pm
💙Veterans Brunch at the American Legion - Abbeville
Monday, November 10, 2025, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
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💙Storytime with a Service Member - Virtual
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
💙Veterans Day Celebration at Laura Plantation - Vacherie
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 10:00 am
💙Veterans Day Memorial Ceremony at Bouligny Plaza - New Iberia
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 5:00 pm
💙Bayou Bend Fitness Center Ruck for Veterans Day - Franklin
Tuesday, November, 11, 2025
💙Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony at The National WWII Museum - New Orleans
November 11, 2025, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
💙Veterans Appreciation Breakfast - Regional Military Museum - Houma
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Discounts and Deals for Veterans Day |
💙Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - Breaux Bridge
November 7th - 13th
Camp Margaritaville in Breaux Bridge is offering a Veterans Day Deal with 50% off cabins and campsites for military for booked stays from November 7, 2025 through November 13, 2025. Must enter promo code HERO at checkout and present valid ID at check in. *Excludes group lodges. Cannot be combined with other discounts. New reservations only.
Saturday, November 8, 2025
On Saturday, BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo is honoring all active and retired military personnel and first responders with free admission for you and up to five guests.
Just show your valid military or first responder ID at the gate.
💙 Cypress Bayou Casino Hotel - Charenton
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
All veterans and active military will receive a $20.00 food or gift shop comp with a valid military ID on Veterans Day. Visit the Club Cypress Booth to receive comp redeemable at Cafe Delphine or Bizzute's Gift Shop.
National Discounts for Veterans |
According to the American Legion Information Center, several national chains will be offering discounts this November for meals and services. I have a few of them listed below. Please call ahead to ensure that the establishments in your are participating in these deals.
Applebee's - Tuesday, November 11, 2025
All active duty military, veterans, reserves and National Guard members who dine in will receive a complimentary full size entrée from a select Veterans Day menu.
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse – Tuesday, November 11, 2025
BJ’s is offering a complimentary chocolate chunk pizookie for dine-in only with no minimum food purchase.
Buffalo Wild Wings – Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Buffalo Wild Wings will offer a free order of 10 boneless wings and fries for veterans and active-duty service members with valid ID. Only available for dine-in.
Chili’s – Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Veterans and active-duty service members get a free meal from a select menu on Veterans Day at participating restaurants. Some restrictions apply. Available for in-restaurant only.
Chicken Salad Chick - Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Veterans and active military will receive a free meal. Stop by in uniform and/or with your military ID to redeem. In-restaurant only, not available for online or delivery orders.
IHOP - Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Veterans will enjoy a free Red, White & Blueberry Pancake Combo, served with two eggs, hash browns and your choice of two strips of crispy hickory-smoked bacon or two pork sausage links.
Starbucks - Tuesday, November 11, 2025
On Veterans Day, veterans, military servicemembers and military spouses can enjoy a free tall (12 fl.oz) brewed coffee (hot or iced) on us. Offer valid at participating U.S. stores. Offer valid 11/11/2025 on café and drive-thru orders only.
Texas Roadhouse - Tuesday, November 11, 2025
On Veterans Day, Texas Roadhouse will offer free meals to veterans and active military members across the country.
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HAPPY VETERANS DAY TO ALL WHO HAVE SERVED OUR COUNTRY!
WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!
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