Are you a veteran or do you know some one who is? Businesses and organizations around Acadiana are hosting events and offering specials to honor our veterans. We have a few events listed in each of the four parishes we cover as well as some national discounts and other deals for shops and restaurants throughout Acadiana. Please share this list with a veteran you know!
Here are some of the local events happening to celebrate Veterans Day in and around New Iberia this week:
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Iberia Parish |
Iberia Veterans Association Veterans Day Tribute - New Iberia
Monday, November 11, 2024
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Iberia Veterans Association will be having their Veterans Day tribute and celebration at the Steamboat Pavilion in Bouligny Plaza. The Iberia Jazz Band will begin performing at 5:00 pm with the ceremony starting at 6:00 pm.
All Creatures Veterinary Hospital - New Iberia
November 1 - 30
Address: 220 N Lewis St, New Iberia, LA 70563
Phone: (337) 365-9060
To honor your service, they will be offering a 15% discount on all veterinary services throughout the month of November. Just mention your veteran status and provide proof of credentials at visit.
Vermilion Parish |
Kaplan High School Veterans Day Breakfast
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Veterans in the community are invited to celebrate Veterans Day at Kaplan High School. Must register by 11/10/24. All those interested in attending can register here.
Louisiana Military Museum - Abbeville
Address: 911 Revis Sirmon Loop, Abbeville, LA 70510
Phone: 337-898-9645
The Louisiana Military Museum has paused some of their onsite operations but they are open for scheduled tours by appointment only. This month would be a great time to schedule a tour to learn more about the history of our veterans in Vermilion Parish. Contact them for more info at
info@lamilitarymuseum.org.
St. Mary Parish |
Franklin Senior Center - Franklin
Monday, November 11, 2024
Address: 300 Iberia St # G, Franklin, LA 70538
Phone: (337) 828-1210
The Franklin Senior Citizens Center will offer donuts and coffee to all veterans and active military service members on November 11, 2024 at 9:00 am.
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Vet to Vet Café
Where: Maison Jardin Senior Living Facility
Address: 516 Roderick Street, Morgan City, LA 70380
Time: 10:00 am
The Heart of Hospice of Franklin invites veterans and their families to join them for Vet to Vet Cafe at Maison Jardin Senior Living Facility in Morgan City. Veterans and their families are invited to enjoy coffee, donuts and conversation.
St. Martin Parish |
2024 Veterans Day Bronco Ride to the Atchafalaya Basin Festival - St. Martin Parish
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Time: 7:30 am
Be on the lookout for the Veterans Day Bronco Ride in St. Martin Parish!
Riders will drive through St. Martin Parish and enjoy pit stops with entertainment and prizes as they make their way to the Atchafalaya Basin Festival.
The ride begins at Courtesy Ford in Breaux Bridge with line-up and registration from 7:30 am to 9:00 am the day of the event. The Pledge of Allegiance will take place at 9:15 am and the ride will take off at 9:30 am. You can register to ride at www.FordBroncoRide.com. All proceeds from the Bronco Ride will benefit Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Henderson, LA.
St. Martinville Veterans Day Celebration - Longfellow Evangeline
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Address: 1200 N. Main Street, St. Martinville, LA 70582
Phone: 337-394-3754
Time: 9:00 am - 11:30 am
The celebrations begins at 9:00 am with a fellowship and welcome service. Program begins at 10:00 am and will continue through 11:300 am with speakers, presentations, lunch, and park tours.
Veterans Lunch at Longfellow Evangeline
Monday, November 11, 2024
Address: 1200 N. Main Street, St. Martinville, LA 70582
Phone: 337-394-3754
Time: 11:30 am
St. Martinville will honor local veterans at the Veterans Day Lunch this November. Contact Longfellow Evangeline State Historic Site for more info.
Camp Margaritaville RV Resort - Breaux Bridge
November 8th - 14th
Address: 1055 North Barn Road, Henderson, LA 70517
Phone: 337-667-772
Camp Margaritaville in Breaux Bridge is offering a Veterans Day Deal with 50% off cabins and campsites for military. Book a stay between November 8 - 14, 2024 and enjoy 50% off your campsite or cabin with valid ID. Must enter promo code HERO at checkout. *Excludes group lodges. Must present valid ID at check-in. Cannot be combined with other discounts. New reservations only.
Other Veterans Day events around Acadiana |
UNCOMMON VALOR Veterans Day Concert -The Heymann Center
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Address: 1373 S. College Rd. Lafayette, LA
Phone: 337-291-5540
Time: 3:00 pm
The public is invited to this free concert at The Heymann Center to celebrate Veterans Day. Enjoy performances by The Skyliners, the Lafayette Concert Band, and the All Acadiana Middle School Band.
Monday, November 11, 2024
Address: 203 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Scott, LA 70583
Phone: (337) 233-2311
Waffle House on Ambassador in Scott will offer a 50% discount for all honorably discharged veterans and will waive the $10 minimum purchase requirement as well on Monday, November 11, 2024.
Veterans Memorial at the Rail - Scott
Monday, November 11, 2024
Address: 916 Cayret St, Scott, LA 70583
Time: 9:00 am
The City of Scott invites everyone to honor our Veterans on Monday, November 11, 2024 at 9:00 am at the Veterans Memorial at the Rail.
Other Discounts and Deals for Veterans Day |
According to VA News, there are other discounts for veterans happening this month as well as other resources for our veterans. You can get the full list and details from their site at https://news.va.gov/136071/find-your-veterans-day-events-2024/. I have highlighted some of the establishments from the list that are in the Acadiana area or within a short driving distance from New Iberia for those who want to participate in these Veterans Day deals.
Please call ahead to ensure our local establishments are participating in these deals.
Applebee's - Monday, November 11, 2024
All Veterans and Active-Duty Military who visit an Applebee’s in the United States on November 11, 2024 can select from delicious entrées for lunch or dinner at Applebee’s across the country (Dine-in only). They will also receive a $5.00 gift card for a return visit.
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse – Monday, November 11, 2024
BJ’s is offering a complimentary chocolate chunk pizookie for dine-in only with no minimum food purchase.
Buffalo Wild Wings – Monday, November 11, 2024
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. Buffalo Wild Wings GO locations will be included for walk-in/order at the counter only.
Chili’s – Monday, November 11, 2024
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 - November 11, 2024
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.
There are also other discounts, travel and entertainment discounts, and deals available for our veterans according to military.com. You can view the full list and break down of offers here. Here are a few located in the Acadiana area:
Academy Sports Veterans Day Deal - Monday, November 11, 2024
Academy offers a discount to active military service members, veterans and first responders from 10/20/2024-11/11/2024. Take 10% off your entire purchase online or in-store.
Amazon - Monday, November 11, 2024
Amazon offers a 20% discount on select items for Veterans Day, no military ID required.
Office Depot and Office Max - Monday, November 11, 2024
Veterans, active duty and retired military personnel, reservists, and their dependents receive 25% off qualifying regular and sale-priced purchases in stores nationwide November 9, 2024 through November 11, 2024. Valid in store only. Shoppers must present a valid military ID, military dependent ID or form of veteran ID at the time of purchase.
Target - Monday, November 11, 2024
Target is offering a 10% military discount from October 27, 2024 through November 11, 2024 to all active-duty military personnel, veterans and their families. The discount can be used on two separate transactions and applies to all in-basket items, online and in-store.
Walgreens - Monday, November 11, 2024
From November 8, 2024 through November 11, 2024, veterans, active-duty military and their families receive 20% off regular price eligible store items at any Walgreens or Duane Reade drugstore nationwide.
All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will normally offer free admission on Veterans Day. Check out this blog on Everything Everywhere about five national parks that are within a day's travel from New Iberia:
- Cane River Creole National Historical Park
- Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
- New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
- Poverty Point National Monument
- Vicksburg National Military Park
Be sure to call ahead and verify the hours and discounts are still available. You can see a full list of other travel and entertainment discounts here.
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HAPPY VETERANS DAY TO ALL WHO HAVE SERVED OUR COUNTRY!
WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!
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