Each year during the Memorial Day weekend, many restaurants and retailers show appreciation by offering free and discounted meals and promotions to current and retired U.S. military.
Here's a list of offers for Memorial Day weekend 2018.
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And my great thanks to all who have served (including my dad) and to those who are currently serving in the U.S. military!
As more offers are announced, we will update the list.
Firebirds Grill: Veterans or active duty service members receive a free meal with the purchase of another meal. Free meal will be equal or less than the purchased meal. See their website for details at https://firebirdsrestaurants.com/?s=memorial+day
Food Lion: 10% off on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, 2018, for active or retired military personnel. Present your military ID and MVP card at checkout. The discount is before taxes. See store for exclusions. Valid at participating locations.
Hooters: Hooters is offering a free entree to all veterans and active-duty military personnel on Monday, May 28, 2018 with beverage purchase! You can pick one of a variety of entrees including 10-piece wings, buffalo chicken salad, chicken sandwich, or a Hooters burger. This offer is valid at participating locations with a valid military ID. Dine-in only and one offer per person. You can see more details including the allowed menu on their website at https://www.hooters.com/about/news/military-eats-free-at-hooters-this-memorial-day
King’s Dominion: On May 26 - 28 King's Dominion amusement park is offering FREE park admission to any active or retired United States military personnel with a valid military I.D. Discounted tickets are also available for dependents. See more information on their website at https://www.kingsdominion.com/play/events/memorial-weekend
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks: On Memorial Day, May 28, they are offering complimentary lunch or dinner to Gold Star honorees (parents and spouse), Military Veterans and active members at participating locations. Dine in only. Military ID required. For more information, including the menu, see their website at http://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/featured-promotion/memorial-day.aspx
Walgreens: 20% off regular priced merchandise on May 28.
Every Day Military Freebies
Jo-Ann Fabric: 10% off total purchase every day. See more details on their website.
Lowe's home store: 10% every day discount. See more details on their website.
National Parks: Receive a land pass that gives military free admission to various national parks and federal recreational sites. See more details on their website.
Please share any other offers you find.