Veterans Day includes events and deals in Broward that offer an opportunity to display appreciation for those in the armed forces.
Usually events are free. Occasionally, reservations may be required. Some events and deals are open to the public, and others are for veterans and military.
Veterans Day is November 11 every year and honors the veterans of all who have served in the U.S. military. The day was chosen in remembrance of Nov. 11, 1918, when an armistice was reached in World War I.
Veterans are also being honored with events in Miami-Dade County, events in Palm Beach County and a variety of free meals and other deals around the nation.
Thank you for your service.
Veterans Day events in 2024 in Broward
Fort Lauderdale
Entertainment, food vendors and games at a free event for veterans and their families and others at VetFest 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. November 2 in Fort Lauderdale.
Free parking is available at the adjacent regional library. Information about the event is online.
The event is at Delevoe Park, 2520 NW 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale 33311
Hollywood
Veterans Day barbecue and festivities for Hollywood veterans and active-duty forces at TY Park, 3300 N. Park Road, Hollywood 33020. The event is for residents of Hollywood. Military ID is required. RSVP at 954-921-3404, event is limited.
Sunrise
Feeding South Florida and partners are offering veterans a free lunch with entertainment 11 a.m. November 11 at Amerant Bank Arena, 1 Panther Parkway, in Sunrise.
The event is for veterans who RSVP online by November 9 and a guest.
Sunrise
Veterans Day event with speakers is 10:30 a.m. November 11 in Sunrise
Venue: Sunrise Civic Center is at 10610 W. Oakland Park Boulevard, Sunrise
Tamarac
10:30 a.m. November 11 Veterans Day event
Venue is Veterans Park, 7825 Southgate Boulevard, Tamarac
Non perishable foods and other supplies are accepted for homeless veterans.
Coral Springs
10:30 a.m. November 11 at Veterans Park, 8601 Royal Palm Blvd., information is online
Deals for Veterans
Butterfly World
Butterfly World offers military and veterans 25% off for everyone in the party. There is also a printable $5 off coupon online. 954-977-4434. Butterfly World is in Tradewinds Park, South, at 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. Weekend park entry fees are $3 per vehicle for up to eight people. For vehicles with at least 9 people, the vehicle entry fee is $20.
Xtreme Action Park
Xtreme Action Park offers 10% discounts for veterans and military upon request at the venue, 954-491-6265, 5300 Powerline Road, Fort Lauderdale 33309.
Parking is free.
Flamingo Gardens
Veterans Day deal at Flamingo Gardens offers free entry for veterans on Veterans Day and 20% discount for family.
Other days veterans, military and their families receive a 20% discount. Flamingo Gardens is at 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie 33330. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with entry required by 4 p.m. and parking is free.
NSU Art Museum
NSU Art Museum, 1 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, offers discounted rates of $8 for military personnel and veterans.
Other Veterans Day deals and events
Calendar of Veterans Day events in South Florida
Flamingo Gardens
3750 S Flamingo Rd
Davie, FL 33330
http://www.flamingogardens.org/
Plantation Central Park
9151 NW 2nd St
Plantation, FL 33324
(954) 452-2510