Veterans Day Events And Ceremonies

  • VA Medical Center and National Cemetery at Bay Pines: The military cemetery will host its annual ceremony in the courtyard between buildings 2 and 37 at medical center campus. Keynote speaker is retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Mike DeLancey, a Purple Heart recipient. Free. 11 a.m. 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., St. Petersburg.

  • St. Petersburg's 6th Annual Veterans Day Celebration- 8 a.m.- Mayor Rick Kriseman will present the Honored Veteran Award to Lt. Col. (Ret.) Geoff Barker, a highly-decorated veteran and author. Williams Park Veterans Memorial, 330 2nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg.

  • City of Largo: A ceremony featuring music, a keynote speaker and a color guard presentation. Free. 7 p.m. Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive.

  • Veterans Memorial Park: The 55th annual celebration features patriotic music, guest speakers, color guard, drill performers and light refreshments. Free. 10 a.m. 3602 U.S. 301, Tampa.

  • Florida Aquarium: All active duty military, retired, prior service of the Armed Forces (includes Guards and Reserve) get two free general admission tickets. Up to four additional guests can get in for half off. 9:30 a.m. Sunday-Monday. 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa. (813) 273-4000. flaquarium.org.

  • Clearwater Marine Aquarium: Veterans receive free general admission, with half off general admission for up to four guests. 10 a.m. Sunday-Monday. 249 Windward Passage. (727) 441-1790. seewinter.com

  • Glazer Children’s Museum: The museum offers free admission for all veterans and active military. 10 a.m. Monday. 110 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa. (813) 443-3861. glazermuseum.org.

  • Veterans Day BBQ: Veterans and active military get a free plate of barbecue. Free. Noon Monday. Caddy’s Gulfport, 3128 Beach Blvd. S, Gulfport. (727) 592-2842; 4 p.m. Monday. MacDinton’s Irish Pub St. Petersburg, 242 First Ave. N, St. Petersburg. (727) 201-9783.

  • Palmetto Veterans Day Parade- 10:45 a.m.- The Manatee County Veterans Council and the City of Palmetto will be hosting the parade, which will form at the Manatee County Fairgrounds, proceed south on 11th Ave and end at Sutton Park. The parade will be followed by the annual Veterans Day Memorial Service. Palmetto.

  • Veterans Day Ceremony at the Florida National Cemetery- 11 a.m.- The Florida National Cemetery Joint Veterans Support Committee sponsors. Chaplain Linda J. Pugsley, U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel, will be the keynote speaker. The Avenue of Flags with 400 flags will be on display along the roadways of the cemetery. Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell.

  • Anna Maria Island Veterans Day Parade- 1-3 p.m.- The parade will feature honor guards, high school marching bands, The Privateers, floats, flags and much more. It starts at 1 p.m. on Pine Avenue at City Hall and will go to City Pier Park. Anna Maria Island, FL.

NATIONWIDE

AMC Theaters: Free large popcorn with the purchase of a military-priced ticket through Monday. This offer is for AMC Stubs members.

American Family Care: Free flu shots Monday. Find locations at www.afcurgentcare.com.

Car wash: Veterans and active military can get a free car wash at participating locations nationwide Sunday. Find locations at www.graceforvets.org.

Goodyear Auto Service: Free "Checks for Vets" through Nov. 16 but appointments must be scheduled by Monday. Car care checks include free inspections on alignment, battery, brakes, shocks, struts, tires and wiper blades. Vets also get free tire installation with tire purchase. Learn more at www.goodyearautoservice.com/military.

Great Clips: Veterans and active duty get a free haircut on Monday or pick up a free haircut card to use through Dec. 31. Also non-veterans who get a haircut Monday get a free haircut card to give to a veteran. The cards can be redeemed Nov. 12 to Dec. 31.

Planet Fitness: Free workouts through Nov. 15 for active military and veterans who can bring a friend at no charge. Also relax after with a free HydroMassage and chair massages.

Sports Clips: Free haircut Monday. Search for participating stores and hours at www.sportclips.com.

Amazon Prime: Through Monday, veterans and active military can get a year of Prime for $79, a $40 savings. New and existing Prime members may apply.

Bed Bath & Beyond: 25% off entire purchase through Monday, in-store only.

buybuy Baby: 25% off entire purchase through Monday, in-store only.

Dollar General: 11% off purchase in-store or online Monday with promo code MILITARY11.

Eyemart Express: Through Nov. 16, save 20% off prescription eyewear purchases. Also applies to family members.

Food Lion: 10% discount Monday.

Friar Tux: 30% discount on tuxedo and suits sale and rental orders for veterans and current military who order in person Monday. Discount applies to suits and tuxedos for entire wedding party including groom, groomsmen and all other event officiants. The Veterans Day discount is instead of the ongoing 5% military discount. 

Kmart: 10% in-store discount for veterans, first responders and teachers through Monday.

Kohl's: 30% off to active and former military personnel, veterans and their families through Monday, double the regular Military Monday discount.

Leslie’s Pool Supplies: Through Monday, the veterans discount is 10% instead of the usual 5% on all in-store purchases.

Lids: With a military ID, get free customization.

L.L. Bean: 25% off through Monday.

Publix: 10% off groceries Monday for veterans, active military personnel and their families.

Staples: 25% off discount Sunday through Nov. 16 for active-duty personnel, reservists, retired or disabled veterans and their immediate families. 

Target: Through Monday, all military personnel, veterans and their families get a 10% discount on one purchase in store and online. To get verified and learn more, go to Target.com/military. Target's two-day Black Friday preview sale continues through Saturday.

TCC Verizon: Between Saturday and Monday, around 550 TCC stores nationwide will host a Veterans Appreciation Event to honor veterans for their service. Each veteran who attends the event will receive a TCC water bottle and there will be other giveaways. For a list of participating TCC stores, go to www.tccrocks.com/locations.

Walgreens: Through Monday, vets, active duty and their families get 20% off regular price items with a free store loyalty card and valid military ID or proof of service.