November 11th is Veterans Day, and we want to show our appreciation for veterans and active military members! From parades to free meals, we’ve rounded up all the ways veterans are being celebrated in DFW. Make your plans now!
Updated November 2024
DFW Veterans Day Events
image courtesy of Dallas Veterans Association
Veterans Day Comedy Show
Enjoy a comedy show for veterans, performed by veterans! All proceeds will be donated to Folds of Honor, a veteran charity that helps provide college tuition for children who lost their parents in the line of duty.
Date & time: November 9th from 5pm to 6pm
Location: Dallas Comedy Club
Price: $15
Deep Ellum | Directions
Carry the Load’s 100,000 Meter Challenge
Carry The Load is challenging people across the U.S. to run, walk, bike, swim, or row, their way to 100,000 meters in honor of veterans! This movement started as a grassroots idea by two veteran U.S. Navy SEALs, and has turned into an annual Veterans Day tradition!
Date & time: November 11th from 9am to 11am
Location: Muse Family Performance Pavilion at Klyde Warren Pak
Price: Free
Uptown | Directions
Dallas Veterans Day Parade
Celebrate both active military and veterans at the annual Veterans Day Parade on November 11th! Military vehicles and equipment, veterans organizations, and civic and corporate displays will be available for viewing, along with with a massing of the colors and the 11th-hour ceremony, followed by the parade. This year's parade theme is "Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the All-Volunteer Force"!
Date & time: November 11th starting at 11am
Location: Fair Park
Price: Free
Fair Park | Directions
Tarrant County Veterans Day Parade
Join Fort Worth in saluting Cowtown! The parade starts at Panther Island Pavilion and will go along Clear Fork then back to Panther Island. The opening ceremony includes guests and performances like the posting of the Colors by Fort Worth Jr. ROTC Joint Service Color Guard, the National Anthem performed by the 395th Army Band, the 21-Gun Salute by HEB American Legion Post 379 Honor Guard, and a military flyover!
Date & time: November 11th from 11am to noon
Location: Panther Island Pavilion
Price: Free
Fort Worth | Directions
Veterans Day Deals
AutoNation
This car service shop is offering 20% discount on all services in-store at AutoNation locations, and conveniently at your preferred location via AutoNation Mobile Service! Must show a military ID, maximum discount is $300.
Multiple locations | See locations
Bar Louie
Burgers at Bar Louie are free for veterans and active military on November 11th! Their craft burgers have some unique flavors, and pair great with any of their cocktails, wines, or beers!
Multiple locations | See locations
El Fenix
Monday, November 11th, veterans and active military who visit El Fenix can eat for FREE! The oldest restaurant in Dallas will offer its iconic Enchilada Plate with a choice of two cheese, chicken or beef or the Taco Platter that includes two chicken or beef tacos. Both include rice and beans.
Multiple locations | See locations
Epic Waters
Make a splash this Veterans Day at Epic Waters! This fun waterpark is offering 15% off admission for veterans and active-duty military personnel.
Grand Prairie | Directions
Hutchins BBQ
Monday, November 11th from 11am to 9pm, dine-in guests who present a military ID will receive a sandwich with their choice of either pulled pork, smoked turkey, house-made sausage or sliced or chopped brisket along with a side and a beverage.
Multiple locations | See locations
Kona Grill
This Veterans Day Kona Grill is giving a special thanks to all Veterans and Active-Duty Military for their service. As a token of Kona Grill’s appreciation, Veterans will receive 50% off food all weekend long, from Nov. 8-11. This special offer is valid for dine-in only, guests must show proof of Military ID.
North Dallas & Plano | See locations
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille
Head to Perry’s for an upscale Veterans Day meal with two special offers! Veterans can receive a complimentary 32-ounce pork chop dinner with the purchase of an entrée or a special three-course meal offered for $39. Both these deals are offered from 4pm to close, dine-in only on November 11th.
Multiple locations | See locations
Snuffer’s
All veterans and active-duty members who dine in at Snuffer’s on Monday, November 11, will receive one free burger or sandwich of their choice!
Multiple locations | See locations
STK Steakhouse
Calling all veterans and active-duty military! STK Steakhouse is giving all veterans and active duty service members 50% off food all weekend long, from November 8th through the 11th.
Uptown | Directions
The Rustic
This Texan-inspired spot switches up their specials every year, and this year they’re offering vets a free Hot Chicken and Cheese!
Uptown | Directions
Torchy’s Tacos
This beloved taco spot is offering a free taco and drink for Veterans and active-duty military! Valid on November 11th, in-store only.
Multiple locations | See locations
