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As Memorial Day quickly approaches, The California Legionnaire is rounding up a list of discounts, deals, and promotions California Veterans can enjoy.
Links are provided below where available (click the section title). The listings will be updated as new deals are confirmed so be sure to check back regularly. To feature a business on this list, send inquiries to Christian Southards at Southards.CALegion@gmail.com.
Note: this list only includes discounts and deals for Veterans, current service members, and in some cases, their families. General discounts and deals for Memorial Day are not included.
2023 Military Appreciation Month discounts for Veterans and active military: restaurants
Fogo De Chão
On Memorial Day only, Fogo De Chão is offering 50 percent off for Veterans and active military, and 10 percent off for up to three guests.
Joe’s Crab Shack
Active military and Veterans may receive 15 percent off dine-in orders on Memorial Day.
Note: Joe’s Crab Shack’s Memorial Day promotion may be out of date. We will update this listing upon confirmation.
Wendy’s
Veterans who enroll in Veterans Advantage can enjoy a 10-percent discount off their orders on Memorial Day.
2023 Military Appreciation Month discounts for Veterans and active military: clothing & apparel
Academy Sports+Outdoors
Through July 4, Academy Sports+Outdoors is offering a 10-percent discount on one online or in-store purchase. The discount applies to the entire order.
Adidas
Veterans and service members can get 30 percent off online and in-store purchases at normal Adidas locations as well as 20-percent discounts at Adidas Factory Outlet stores.
Alpha Industries
Veterans and service members can get up to 30 percent off their online orders through May.
QALO
QALO is offering free customization and shipping for all its rings through May.
Rack Room Shoes
Anyone with a military ID can enjoy 20-percent off an entire in-store purchase on Memorial Day and July 4.
2023 Military Appreciation Month discounts for Veterans and active military: travel & entertainment
Blue Star Museums
All institutions participating in the Blue Star Museum Program will offer free admission for active service members from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day. The provided link displays all of the participating museums in California.
California State Parks
Veterans and service members can visit most California State Parks for free on Memorial Day. A full list of participating parks can be found here.
California Theme Parks
A variety of California theme parks are offering discounts or free admission for Veterans, service members, and their families. Check out our full article: Enjoy Free Admission and Discounted Tickets to California Theme Parks this Memorial Day weekend
Discount Tire
Discount Tire is offering Veterans and active service members who verify their identity a five-percent discount on online purchases.
2023 Military Appreciation Month discounts for Veterans and active military: furniture
Bear Mattress
Veterans and active military who verify their ID through ID.me will receive a 40-percent discount off online purchases through May 29.
Sleep Number
Veterans and service members can get a 20-percent discount on all purchases by visiting Sleep Number’s website and requesting a promo code via the link above.
2023 Military Appreciation Month discounts for Veterans and active military: insurance & banking
AARP
AARP is offering up to 43 percent off new memberships, depending on the length of commitment.
Navy Federal Credit Union
Navy Federal Credit Union is offering a variety of discounts through May for Veterans and service members.
2023 Military Appreciation Month discounts for Veterans and active military: general retail & miscellaneous
ESET
ESET is offering a 25-percent discount off consumer digital security products for Veterans and service members who verify their identity.
Walgreens
From May 26–29, Walgreens is offering a 20-percent discount on all regular-price items for in-store purchases.
Willow
Veterans, service members, and spouses can save 20 percent on a Willow 3.0 breast pump through May.
Author: Christian Southards
Coming from a family with a proud military background and wanting to contribute his writing skills to a worthy cause, Christian began writing for the California American Legion in August of 2020. His father is a 25-year Army Veteran and his grandfather served in the Navy during Vietnam.