Every year,
on November 11, the United States celebrates Veterans Day. This holiday honors
those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. November 11 also commemorates
the day that World War I officially ended. Whether you have someone close to
you who is active or retired military or a veteran, or you're just thankful for
those who have fought for your freedom, now is your chance to honor them. Here
are 11 ways to celebrate Veterans Day this year.
Honor and
Duty: The Chinese American WWII Veterans Panel
Join the War World II Museum; E. Samantha Cheng, the author of Honor and Duty: The
Chinese American WWII Veterans; and other panel members as they discuss the
lives and service of the Chinese American soldiers who fought in WWII. Honoring
Veterans Day, this webinar on Facebook mainly discusses how, after the bombing of Pear Harbor, almost 20
percent of the Chinese American population signed up and fought for every
branch of the United States Armed Forces. The webinar takes place Tuesday,
November 10, from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Online Event, (504) 528-1944, nationalww2museum.org/events-programs/events/127977-honor-and-duty-chinese-american-wwii-veterans-panel-discussion
Sport
Clips Haircuts
For Veterans
Day on Wednesday, November 11, participating Sport Clips Haircuts locations will be supporting the
Help A Hero cause, by offering free haircuts to active-duty U.S. service
members and veterans with valid proof of service. There are two participating
locations in Greater New Orleans that will be honoring the veterans on
Wednesday, in Metairie and Kenner. Sports Clips is the hair salon for men, whose
mission is "to
provide a championship haircut experience in an exciting sports-themed
environment." You do not
need an appointment; walk-ins are always welcome.
3535 Severn Ave. Suite 4, Metairie, (504) 644-4429
2705 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Suite C, Kenner, (504) 461-3443,
sportclips.com
Veterans
Plaza
In St.
Tammany Parish on Veterans Day, the Veterans Plaza will be rededicated at the Parish
Justice Center, according to Nola.com. The parish will be unveiling about 500
refurbished bricks that honor local veterans. A registry helping visitors
locate a particular veteran's honorary brick on-site will also be presented at
the Veterans Plaza. Lane Carson, a spokesperson for the Veterans Foundation, stated that he is looking forward to the event, saying,
"This is going to be a special event to honor our veterans." St. Tammany
officials suggest that visitors wear masks and continue to social distance. 701
N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 809-8700, 10 a.m.
Veterans
Day at the Museum
Visit the World War II Museum on Wednesday, November 11, to honor U.S.
veterans. Veterans of all military conflicts will be given free admission. The
WWII Museum will also be hosting all-day engaging online commemorative
programming, and the online stream begins at 11 a.m. on Veterans Day. The World
War II Museum is open on Wednesday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. for in-person visits,
and their online Veterans Day celebration will feature a variety of
informational activities. 945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1944, nationalww2museum.org
Target
Stores
The popular retail
corporation Target will be supporting veterans and military members this
Veterans Day to thank them for serving our nation and communities. Between
November 1 and November 11, Target will be offering a 10 percent discount to
all U.S. active-duty military personnel, veterans, and their families. To take
advantage of this offer, be sure to register in advance here. The coupon can be used either in-store or online, and guests can also
get access to many other perks.
4500 Veterans Memorial Blvd., (504) 888-2184
1401 W. Esplanade Ave. Ste 200, (504) 617-4859,
target.com
Red
Lobster
The most
delicious way to honor Veterans Day this year is at Red Lobster.
On Wednesday, November 11, the restaurants will be thanking veterans,
active-duty personnel, and reservists for their services with a free appetizer
or dessert. The restaurant asks that military guests bring a valid military ID
or proof of service to redeem the offer. The appetizer and dessert menu both
feature a variety of mouthwatering dishes. 3020 N. Causeway Blvd., (504)
838-1285, redlobster.com
New
Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints are honoring veterans and active-duty
military this Veterans Day with an online apparel collection. The 2020 Salute
to Service collection features sweatshirts, long-sleeve and short-sleeve
shirts, beanies, hats, and more. Items were designed using military uniforms as
inspiration, and some products feature a military American flag patch. The NFL
does not profit from the sale of Salute to Service products; all contributions
are donated to the NFL's military nonprofit partners. Online Only: nflshop.com/new-orleans-saints/veterans-day
Starbucks
Celebrate
Veterans Day this year with a hot-brewed cup of coffee at Starbucks. For every cup of hot-brewed coffee,
Starbucks will be donating 25 cents to support the mental health of military
communities. The donations will be split between Team Red,
White & Blue (Team RWB) and Headstrong Project, two nonprofit organizations that support the well-being and mental
health of military communities. For veterans, active duty, and military
spouses, you will receive a 12-ounce cup of Starbucks hot-brewed coffee for
free. Offer must be redeemed in-person. Multiple locations, (800) 782-7282, www.starbucks.com
The
Victory Belles Salute to Veterans
Another
event at the World War II Museum for Veterans Day is the Victory
Belles' Salute to Veterans. On Wednesday, November 11, the Victory Belles will
be giving a special livestream performance for veterans around the world. The
event will be an hour long, starting at 3 p.m. To watch the livestream, click here. Online Event: nationalww2museum.org
Applebee's
For the last
12 years, Applebee's restaurants have celebrated Veterans
Day by serving free meals to veterans and active-duty military. This is one of the
restaurant's favorite annual celebrations; they are happy to honor those who
sacrifice their lives for us. Join Applebee's Wednesday, November 11, for all
of your favorites, from burgers to pasta to sandwiches to seafood. 4005
General Degaulle Dr., (504) 361-9700, applebees.com/en
Big Lots
Stores
For the veterans
and active duty military who are members of their Big Reward Programs, Big
Lots will be
providing a year-round 10-percent discount. Big Lots is very passionate about
helping veterans and their families, as the corporation has a partnership with
the National Veterans Memorial and Museum. The coupon will be available to use
all year, as of November 1.
755 Veterans Memorial Blvd., (504) 837-1862
1002 S Clearview Pkwy., Ste. B., (504) 733-0822,
biglots.com
