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Military Ticket Offer

Military members (active duty, reserves and retirees) can visit World of Coca-Cola free of charge year-round, but Veterans Day is extra special. To show World of Coca-Cola’s gratitude to the men and women who serve our country, the attraction is extending a special offer to their loved ones as well. From Friday, Nov. 1, to Monday, Nov. 11, members of the Armed Forces may purchase up to four half-price general admission tickets for their friends and family to join them in visiting the attraction. Tickets may be purchased with a valid Armed Forces ID card at the attraction’s ticketing windows.

Veterans Day Parade

The 38^th Annual Georgia Veterans Day Parade will begin in Downtown Atlanta at 11:11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9. The parade will pass directly in front of World of Coca-Cola, where the Reviewing Stand will be located, on Baker Street SE.

Veterans Day Festival

Following the parade, a free Veterans Day Festival will take place from 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. in Pemberton Place near World of Coca-Cola. The festival will feature a variety of exhibitor tents, as well as a performance by the 116^th Army Band. The event is free and open to the public.

Getting ready for Veteran's Day @WorldofCocaCola @GeorgiaAquarium @ZooAtl @AtlHistoryCenter @yeahletsgoatl

The World of Coca-Cola offers free admission to military members (active duty, reserves and retirees) year-round. In honor of Veterans Day, the attraction is expressing its gratitude and support for the men and women who serve our country by expanding the offer to their loved ones. Starting  Thursday, Nov. 5 through Sunday, Nov. 15, members of the Armed Forces may also purchase up to four half-price general admission tickets for their friends and family to join them in visiting the attraction.

To take advantage of this special offer, military members and retirees can present their valid Armed Forces ID cards at the World of Coca-Cola ticket windows.

Georgia Aquarium 

(from their website)

At Georgia Aquarium, we recognize the extraordinary sacrifices our military personnel, veterans and their loved ones have made while serving this great country. Military Mondays are our way to say thank you for their outstanding service. We are honored to provide special discounts for our active and former military members, veterans and their families.

FREE* General Admission each Monday from October 26 through December 28 PLUS November 7 and November 11, 2015 for active and former military members and veterans courtesy of The Home Depot.

30% OFF* General Admission each Monday from October 26 through December 28 PLUS November 7 and November 11, 2015 for active and former military members and veteran's families. 

*Must present military ID at Georgia Aquarium ticketing counter, not available for online purchase. Not valid with other discounts, promotions, or offers.

Zoo Atlanta

(from their website)

Spend Veterans Day at the Zoo! Veterans and active-duty members of the military enjoy FREE admission, compliments of Fifth Third Bank (military I.D. required) on Wednesday, November 11. Accompanying friends and family members enjoy $4 off general admission for up to six guests. Redeem this discount in person at Zoo Atlanta Admissions. 

Atlanta History Center

The History Center is hosting their annual Veteran's Day program in Veteran's Park.  This year honors the Vietnam Vets.  The program is free to veteran's and their families.  Veterans and up to 5 members of their family will receive free admission to the center.  You can get more information here.

More Events/Freebies

You can find more things to do for Veteran's Day and to honor our Veteran's at Yeah, Let's Go! Atlanta.

Happy Veteran's Day

Memorial Day Salute

Wounded Warrior Project @WWPINC

If you didn't see it already, I'm participating in the Run for Wounded Warriors in August. I'd love to be able to raise some funds to help them out. If you think you can and haven't already, please go to my fundraising page. Every little bit helps.

Help me raise funds - Wounded Warrior Project

I'm participating in the Run for Wounded Warriors in August. I won't be fast, but I'll definitely finish. I'd love to be able to raise some funds to help them out. If you think you can, please go to my fundraising page.

Honor your Veterans

Today is Veteran's Day. Whether we realize it or not, we have what we have because our veterans put themselves on the line. I personally have multiple people in my family who have served in one fashion or another. My grandfather was military. My father served in the Civil Air Patrol, my uncle in the military. My sister is military, my brother-in-law is retired. So, when it comes to supporting our military, I'm a little biased.

A little history about this day. It started as Armistice Day, a cease fire between the German army and the Allies. It marked the beginning of the end of World War I. After World War II and the Korean war, the 83rd Congress scratched out the word "Armistice" and changed it to "Veteran's" to honor all those who served. You can read more on the history of this day from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs web site.

If you'd like to help out, you can make a donation (see the right hand column) to donate to Operation Gratitude. They send cards and packages to our troops. If you want a more hands-on approach, contact Adopt a US Soldier. I've been using the 2nd to be able to send packages o soldiers currently serving. It's a wonderful feeling when they get the chance to send a note back letting you know how appreciated it is.

Happy Veteran's Day!

Buy Popcorn for the Troops

My son is selling popcorn through Boy Scouts of America. We're hoping to sell lots of popcorn to be sent by Trails End the Troops serving abroad. Help us in our efforts by either following our link to order, or find your local Boy Scout or Cub Scout and order through them. If you'd like to order popcorn for yourself, feel free to do that as well. Thanks!

Treats for Troops

I mention this one every once in a while. It's a great time of year to really show your support to the troops overseas as well as to those here at home. You can do this any time of year, of course, but with the holidays sometimes we all need just a bit of an extra boost. So give it a serious consideration and visit Treats for Troops.

Especially around the holidays, I thought this a great video.