It’s almost Veteran’s Day! Thank you to all of our amazing veterans and their families. Join the city of Jacksonville for the Annual Veterans Day Parade, which will take place on November 11, downtown Jacksonville, beginning at 11:01a.m. Here are a few promotions you don’t want to miss from local Jacksonville businesses on Veteran’s Day. Know of any promotions we don’t have listed? Let us know!
1. Longhorn Steakhouse: All veterans and active duty will receive a free TEXAS TONION and a non-alchoholic drink. While you’re there you’ll have to check out their new “Fall into Flavor” menu which includes Brew Pub Pretzel sticks, new potato and leek au grain, mushroom truffle bisque (YES, PLEASE), Bleu Ridge Wedge Salad, Harvest Mushroom Filet, Apple Cider Baby Bake Ribs and Pumpkin Spice Lava Cake. They had me at pumpkin spice.
2. Massage Envy Spa of Jacksonville announces Massages for Military! On Veterans Day, November 11th, Massage Envy Spas will be providing free, 1 – hour massages to current and former military personnel. Schedule in advance to ensure a spot. Military ID is required.
Additionally, Massage Envy Spa is proud to partner with the Greater Jacksonville Area USO to support our active duty military that are currently overseas. Operation Help On the Home Front will send care packages to military men and women stationed abroad. The USO has developed a program along with Massage Envy Spa that allows you to donate in part or purchase a care package to be shipped. Contact or visit a Massage Envy Spa location to find out how you can help those who help our country.
3. Jacksonville Fair: November 11 is Military Day. Active Duty and their dependents are admitted FREE with a valid Military ID. $10 Unlimited Mechanical Rides Military Wristband with a valid Military ID.
4. BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse at the Town Center is offering a complimentary lunch entree, up to $9.95 value offer to all active duty and veterans with ID.
5. California Pizza Kitchen at the Town Center: You can choose a pizza, full size salad, or pasta from the special Veterans Day Menu. Dine-in only. Go in uniform or bring your ID.
6. Chili’s: Offering all veterans and active duty their choice of 7 meals during the dinner hour, or any lunch combo during lunch. Beverages and gratuity not included. Must show ID.
7. Starbucks: Free tall coffee for veterans, active duty AND SPOUSES! Participating stores only.
8. III Forks- Complimentary entree for veterans and active duty.
9. Publix-10% off your entire purchase to veterans, active duty AND spouses, show your military ID.
10. Hooters: Offering a free meal to veterans and active duty. Bring ID.
11. Olive Garden: Veterans can choose a free entree from a special menu of Olive Garden’s seven most popular items. All of these entrees come with freshly baked garlic bread-sticks and a choice of unlimited soup or salad.
12. Denny’s: Free Grand Slam from 5a-12pm for active duty and veterans. Show ID. Dine in only.
13. Carrabba’s: Free appetizer
14. PDQ-Free 3 Tenders or Sandwich for veterans and active duty.
15. Bed. Bath & Beyond; 20% off your entire purchase for veterans, active duty AND spouses. Anyone with a military ID.
16. Applebee’s is offering a free meal to all active duty and veteran’s. There will be 7 entree’s to choose from. Beverage and gratuity not included. Must show ID.
Thank you to all of the businesses offering a military promotion. We really appreciate you!
Make sure to bring your military ID and double check with the individual locations before counting on the discount.
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