Veterans Day 2025 / NYC

Veterans Day 2025 is a time to celebrate service and enjoy the many ways New York City honors its heroes. From the annual Fifth Avenue parade and museum tributes to free meals, discounts, and community gatherings across the city, this day is filled with appreciation for those who served.


Restaurants, retailers, and cultural venues are offering special deals and free admissions to veterans and active-duty members. Whether you’re joining the parade route or sharing a meal with friends, take this opportunity to connect, relax, and celebrate the bond shared by all who served.

Veterans Day 2025 — NYC Area Events & Offers

Parades & Memorial Events


·       New York City Veterans Day Parade (Manhattan)

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 | Opening Ceremony 11:00 AM, Parade Step-Off 12:30 PM
Route: Fifth Avenue, 26th to 48th Street
Organizer: United War Veterans Council
Largest Veterans Day parade in the nation, featuring 20,000 participants and hundreds of thousands of spectators.


·       Queens Veterans Day Parade (Queens Borough)

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM (time TBC)
Organizer: Queens County American Legion
Local parade route to be confirmed; contact Queens Borough Veterans Services for updates.


·       Korean War Veterans Plaza Memorial (Brooklyn)

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Cadman Plaza Park (Fulton & Tillary Streets)
Wreath-laying ceremony honoring Korean War veterans and all service members.


·       Flatiron & NoMad Parade Viewing Area (Manhattan)

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 | Parade route viewing from 25th–29th Street
Family-friendly community viewing area with street activities and local businesses offering Veterans Day specials.


·       Staten Island Veterans Memorial Ceremony

Monday, November 10, 2025 | 11:00 AM
Location: Staten Island Borough Hall Veterans Memorial
Hosted by Staten Island Borough President’s Office and local VFW posts.


·       Bronx Veterans Memorial Service

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 | 10:00 AM
Location: Van Cortlandt Park Memorial Grove
Ceremony honoring Bronx veterans, hosted by Bronx Parks and community leaders.



·       Nassau & Suffolk County Veterans Day Parades (Long Island)

Multiple community parades including Garden City, Massapequa Park, and Huntington.
Dates and times vary; check local town websites and American Legion posts for updates.


Free Meals & Discounts — Veterans Day 2025


·       Intrepid Museum

Free admission November 11–13 for veterans and their guests.

·       Great Clips

Free haircut on Veterans Day or a free haircut card to use later.

·       Applebee’s

Free full-size entrée from special Veterans Day menu for dine-in guests.

·       Chili’s

Complimentary entrée from Veterans Day menu for veterans and active-duty personnel.

·       IHOP

Free Red, White & Blue Pancake Combo available until 7 PM.

·       Starbucks

Free tall hot or iced coffee for veterans, active-duty, and spouses.

·       Target

10% discount for verified military members and families through November 11.

·       Dunkin’

Free donut for all veterans and active-duty members—no purchase required.

·       Buffalo Wild Wings

Free 10-piece boneless wings and fries for dine-in veterans.