Celebrate Veterans Day: Here’s a list of events and restaurants offering free meals, discounts in Acadiana

Acadiana is celebrating Veterans Day with various events and discounts to honor military service members.

Veterans Day is a way to honor those who served honorably in the military. Officially observed on Nov. 11 every year, Veterans Day marks the anniversary of the ending of World War I fighting, which went into effect at 11 a.m. Nov. 11, 1918, the 11th hour of the 11th day on the 11th of the month.

To celebrate, here’s a list of events are happening around Acadiana, along with some restaurants, shops that are offering deals and discounts.

Deals and discounts

(Most businesses offering Veterans Day discounts require proof of service, such as a Veteran ID card, Uniform Services ID card, or DD214.)

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