Veterans and active-duty service members can find free meals, coffee, haircuts and shopping discounts across South Florida on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Anyone can enter state parks for free that day.
Several state parks have military ties. Jonathan Dickinson State Park in Hobe Sound was home to Camp Murphy, a World War II training site. Veterans and active-duty members also get 25% off annual park entrance passes.
Local ceremonies are planned for Nov. 11. In Palm Beach Gardens, the city’s annual Veterans Salute Celebration starts at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Plaza Amphitheater, with engineer and veteran Clint Lowe as keynote speaker. Pets are not allowed. In Jupiter, a 9 a.m. ceremony at the Veterans Memorial on Military Trail will focus on local veterans and service members.
Restaurant and retail offers include free tall brewed coffee at Starbucks for military members and spouses, a free classic donut at Dunkin’ for active-duty and retired service members, and free haircuts for veterans and active military. Several restaurant chains are also offering complimentary meals.
Most offers require proof of military service and may vary by location. Check with individual stores before visiting.
