Nationwide discounts:
Lowe's Home Improvement Store
Regular, everyday 10% military discount available to active duty, reserve, retirees and family members, and disabled veterans.
Veteran's promotional 10% discount available to all veterans this weekend, for honorably discharged veterans, VA benefit recipients, and immediate family. The veterans discount is available through Monday, 4 July 2011.
From the Lowe's website:
"Lowe’s is proud to support America’s military men and women. 10% off for all active, reserve, retired, and honorably discharged military personnel, VA benefits recipients, and their immediate families who present valid military ID or other proof of service at time of purchase. Not valid with any other promotions or discounts. Offer is good for the purchase of any in-stock or Special Order merchandise up to $5000 (maximum discount $500). Offer is not redeemable for cash and is nontransferable. Not valid on sales via Lowes.com, previous sales, purchase of services or gift cards. Offer valid in U.S. only. Offer ends 7/4/2011."
Home Depot
Regular, everyday 10% military discount available to active duty, reserve, retirees and family members, and disabled veterans.
Veteran's promotional 10% discount available to all veterans this weekend, for honorably discharged veterans, VA benefit recipients, and immediate family. The veterans discount is available through Monday, 4 July 2011.
Ace Hardware, at participating locations
10% off for military, police and fire with valid ID or badge.
(I could not find a link to a primary source to verify this reported discount.)
Kirkland’s
Kirland’s Fourth of July sale includes a 10% off military discount with a valid military ID. Valid through Monday, 4 July 2011. From the Kirkland's Facebook page:
A big thank you to our service men and women, we appreciate all that you do! This weekend enjoy an additional 10% Military Discount with presentation of valid Military ID. Thank you and Happy Fourth of July!
Local area discounts:
Kings Dominion, Doswell, Virginia
From the website:
Kings Dominion is pleased to announce that it will offer FREE admission to active duty and retired military personnel on July 3 and 4 as a part of its Tribute to the Armed Forces program.The offer includes all branches of the service, National Guard and Reserves. To receive the Free ticket, the active duty or retired service member must show a valid military ID or discharge papers at Kings Dominion on one of the dates of the program. Up to six family members or friends age 3 and above will also be able to purchase specially discounted tickets at the Park for $34.99 each. Children 2 and under are admitted free.
Arena Football League Predators, Orlando, Florida
On Friday, 1 July, 2011, Orlando Predators are taking on the Pittsburgh Power and there is free admission to veterans and there immediate family. Please click on the link for all the details.
Atlanta Braves, Atlanta, Georgia
The Atlanta Braves Major League Baseball team are offering free tickets for active duty, reserve, and veteran military members with valid military ID. Now, I don't know how they are going to do that - many veterans don't have a military ID. Family members may purchase tickets at half price. This offer is good for the weekend of July 1 to July 4, 2011. Details are available in the link.
Carowinds Theme Park, Charlotte, North Carolina
Carowinds Theme Park will offer FREE admission to any active and retired U.S. military personnel on July 2-4 when showing proper identification at the Carowinds front gate. There is also a special meal that can be purchased in advance, through the online offer announcement.
Cedar Point Theme Park, Sandusky, Ohio
From the website:
"Saturday July 2 - Monday July 4th we're offering free admission for all active, retired and honorably discharged members of the Armed Forces when they present a Valid Military ID. Men and Women of the Armed Forces can also purchase discounted tickets for family members. (Valid IDs include Active Duty ID, Retired Personnel ID, VA Medical System Picture ID or Copy of DD-214 Discharge papers along with a photo ID.)"
Kings Island Theme Park, Kings Island, Ohio
From the website:
"Kings Island’s Tribute to the Armed Forces program will offer a free regular admission ticket to any active or retired military personnel during the July 4th weekend. Along with free admission, active and retired members of the military will be able to purchase discount admission tickets for members of their immediate family (maximum of six) at a special military discount price of $29.99. A valid military ID must be presented at the Kings Island ticket window July 1-4 to receive this offer."
California’s Great Adventure, Santa Clara, California
From the website:
"California’s Great America’s Tribute to the Armed Forces program will offer a free regular admission ticket to any active or retired military personnel during both Memorial Day and July 4th weekends (Saturday, Sunday and Monday). Along with free admission, active and retired members of the military will be able to purchase discount admission tickets for members of their immediate family (maximum of six) at a special military discount price of $29.99 each.A valid Military ID must be presented at the Great America ticket window May 28, May 29, May 30, July 2, July 3 and July 4, 2011 to receive this offer."
Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom, Allentown, Pennsylvania
From the website:
"On Sunday & Monday, July 3 & 4, all retired & active U.S. Military Personnel will be our guests for the day with FREE admission with valid ID."
Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, Gilroy, California
From the website:
"Gilroy Gardens Salutes our Military with FREE ADMISSION to the park on Independence Day and Labor Day weekends: July 2-4 and September 3-5! This offer is for all active and retired Military Personnel ONLY. Active duty or retired military guest must present a valid Military ID to receive one (1) complimentary admission per ID. Military guests may also purchase a $22 General Admission ANY DAY DURING THE YEAR, good for up to six (6) people. General Admission tickets may also be purchased at any California Military Base for $19 each. Tickets are valid on date of distribution only."
Knott's Berry Farm and Knott's Soak City, Buena Park, California
From the website:
"Knott's Berry Farm, Knott's Soak City Orange County and San Diego are pleased to announce that they will offer FREE admission to active, retired and veteran United States Military personnel on Sunday and Monday of both the Memorial Day and July 4th weekends as part of their Tribute to the Armed Forces program. In addition, active and retired members of the U.S. military will be able to purchase discounted admission tickets for members of their immediate family (maximum of six) for Knott's Berry Farm and Knott's Soak City. This free ticket offer will be available on the Sunday and Monday of both the Memorial Day and July 4th weekends and a valid military ID must be presented."
Pittsburgh Pirates, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The Pittsburgh Pirates Major League Baseball team is offering up to four free tickets per valid military ID for the game on Monday, 4 July 2011. Tickets can be preordered via the announcement webpage, or may be picked up on game day at the Military Appreciation Sales Booth on Federal Street.
Michigan's Adventure, Muskegon, Michigan
From the website:
"Michigan's Adventure will be celebrating Tribute to the Armed Forces on July 3-4, 2011 by offering military personnel of the Armed Forces, National Guard and Reserve a free admission. In addition, military personnel may purchase up to six additional tickets for family members at $20 each.Guests will be required to show one active military ID, DD-214, or Veteran's Administration Hospital ID to qualify for the discount. Tickets purchased for this event are non-refundable and are valid for admission on one of the listed dates only. Tickets must be purchased at the park on the day of your visit."
I will continue researching and adding deals as I find them. Please be sure to double check all offers before making a special trip. I compile and check these as thoroughly as possible, but things change constantly. I hope you enjoy your weekend!
