Veterans Day is Thursday— the day the community comes together to show appreciation to the men and women who have bravely served our country. With Fort Worth being home to a Joint Reserve Base, there are thousands of families that are honoring loved ones.

From events honoring our veterans to deals, discounts, and more, we’ve rounded up some of the best offerings for those who served.

Local events

Fort Worth: The Tarrant County Veterans Council will hold a parade at 11 a.m. at Panther Island Pavilion.

Arlington: The 14th annual Veterans Day Commemorative Ceremony will be held at Veterans Park at 11 a.m. A complimentary lunch will be provided.

Dallas: The Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery will host a ceremony at 11 a.m. The keynote speaker is Captain Mark McLean, Commanding Officer of the Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base.

Other ways veterans are being honored

In Keller, 1,776 flags were planted at the Field of Honor near the city’s Town Hall. The flags are symbolic of the year 1776 when 13 American colonies declared independence.

Wreaths Across America is ensuring every headstone at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery is decorated this holiday season with a wreath. Out of the 48,000 wreaths needed, more than 13,000 have been donated. The donation deadline is Nov. 29.

The Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery spans 638 acres | Photo via @tjoelchris

Grab something to eat

Dickey’s Barbecue — Free pulled pork sandwich with the code VETFREE.
El Chingon — 10% off any meal.
Torchy’s Tacos — Complimentary taco and non-alcoholic beverage.
Twisted Root Burger Co. — Buy one, get one free on burgers or sandwiches.
Traeger Grills and Tx Whiskey — Traeger is cooking up delicious meals as TX Whiskey makes tasty cocktails + live music from artists Max and Heather Stalling.

Veterans Day parade on Houston St., Fort Worth in 1918 | Photo via @fortworthyhistory

Local attractions

Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark — From today until Nov. 14, enjoy free entry with a military ID.
State Parks — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is offering free entry to Texas State parks on Sun., Nov. 14.
Topgolf — Active duty and veterans can receive 10% off on gameplay.

We want to thank all our veterans for your dedication and service to our country. Without you, we would not have the freedoms that we do today.