Veterans Day in East Texas: Free Meals, Celebrations, and a Big Thank You to Those Who Served
East Texas is rolling out the red carpet for its veterans this Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11.
The celebration starts with a community gathering at The Boulders at Lake Tyler from noon to 2 PM, with lunch provided, free gifts for veterans, and free Go Bus rides for veterans.
All day long, local restaurants are saying thank you with a free meal: Cotton Patch Cafe, Applebee’s, Chili’s, and Bubba’s 33 are serving complimentary meals for veterans, Joey’s Tacos downtown is giving veterans three free corn tacos and a drink, and F is for FISH is offering a free catfish or shrimp basket.
Texas Roadhouse is handing out free meal vouchers from 11 AM to 2 PM, and Chicken Salad Chick is taking 50% off meals for veterans and active military.
The honoring continues into the weekend with Forging Forward in Edom, a free two-day bladesmithing class for veterans and first responders, November 14–15. Bring your military ID, and let East Texas treat you — you’ve earned it.
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