Honor America's Veterans On Veterans Day In Greenwich

Photo: The Greenwich war memorial on Veterans Day Nov. 11, 2014. Credit: Barbara Heins.

Veterans Day is this Wednesday, Nov. 11. It is a local, state and federal holiday meaning municipal offices and the U.S. Postal Service are closed as are most banks. However, some school districts will have classes.

Parades, ceremonies and other observances will be held in communities around the region to honor all of our veterans who have served or made the ultimate sacrifice.

In Greenwich, the Greenwich Military Covenant of Care will hold its annual Community Walk to honor veterans at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. About 700 people are expected to gather on Greenwich Avenue and Amogerone Crossway and with a police and fire escort, march down the avenue to the war memorial in front of the Board of Education headquarters at 290 Greenwich Ave.

While the walk recognizes the service of all veterans, this year 50 veterans of the Vietnam War are expected to attend to be recognized for their service during the conflict that began 50 years ago.

Many businesses are honoring veterans and current military personnel as well. Here are some of the free or discount offers available at restaurants and businesses in the Connecticut and New York regions. For the entire list, check The Military Wallet.

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In the Greenwich and Stamford area, Caren’s Cos Cobber restaurant on East Putnam Avenue in Cos Cob is offering a free meal on Nov. 10 and 11 to anyone who has served this country, according to its Facebook page. Del Frisco’s Grille Stamford at 101 Broad St., is offering complimentary appetizers to veterans and active military who present a military ID, on Veterans Day from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Starting Nov. 9, 2015:

• Carraba’s, Nov. 9 – 15, 2015. Free appetizer of your choice. Locations.
• Red Lobster, Nov. 9 – 12, 2015. Free Appetizer from a select list of appetizers. Locations.
• California Pizza Kitchen. Locations.

Nov. 11, 2015:

• Applebee’s. Free meal from special menu. Beverage and gratuity not included. More info.
• California Pizza Kitchen. Choose a pizza, full size salad, or pasta from the special Veterans Day Menu. Locations.
• Chili’s. Free lunch combo during lunch hour, or free meal from special menu during dinner hour. Participating locations only – call ahead. Locations.
• Denny’s. Free Build Your Own Grand Slam, from 5 a.m. to Noon. Participating locations only. Please call ahead. Locations.
• Little Caesars® Pizza. Free pizza or $5 HOT-N-READY Lunch Combo between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Call ahead to verify participation. Locations.
• Friendly’s. Free breakfast, lunch, dinner. Participating locations. Locations.
• The Olive Garden. Free entrée with proof of service. Locations
• Outback Steakhouse. Free Bloomin’ Onion and a non-alcoholic beverage. Also receive 15% off your purchase from Nov. 12-Dec 31, 2015. Locations.
• Red Robin. Free Tavern Double burger with Bottomless Steak Fries®. Participating locations only. Locations.

Freebies for Veterans Day Nov. 11, 2015:

Free Car Wash: Visit GraceforVets.org for a list of participating car washes.

Free Hair Cut: Great Clips is offering a free hair cut for military and veterans. Locations.

Free Hair Cut: Sport Clips, free hair cut at participating locations.

Free Night at a B&B: Get a free night’s stay at a Bed & Breakfast on Veterans Day. See list of participating B&B’s (these fill up fast!). Visit B&Bs for Vets.

Free Kindle Book: ‘Operation Money: A Financial Guide for Military Service Members and Families’, by best-selling author Jean Chatzky. Download.