Check Out These July 4 Discounts for Servicemembers, Veterans, and Families

Check Out These July 4 Discounts for Servicemembers, Veterans, and Families
Coast Guard members from around the Bay Area participate in an Independence Day parade on Alameda Island, Calif., on July 4, 2023. (Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Hunter Schnabel/Coast Guard)

Servicemembers, veterans, and their families can save big this Independence Day, with some deals lasting long after the last fireworks fly.

 

Check out our list below. New items (in italics)were added July 3.

 

MOAA members have year-round savings through our affiliate partners; learn more about those deals here.

 

Attractions

AdventurelandServicemembers and veterans receive free admission July 4-7 at the Iowa amusement park and can buy up to four discounted tickets. Tickets must be purchased in person; military ID or DD-214 required. More details here.

 

Birmingham Zoo: Military families of up to six people receive free admission July 4. Learn more here. 

 

Blue Star Museums: More than 2,000 museums, nature centers, zoos, and other attractions offer free admission to currently serving members and their families through Labor Day. Learn more here, and find participating venues at this link.

 

Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden: The Ohio venue offers free admission to all active and retired military members July 4. Military personnel may purchase up to six admission tickets at a discount for immediate family members. Learn more here.

 

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium: The Ohio venue offers a free day pass to "active and non-active members" of the military July 1-5, and the ability to purchase up to five additional passes for 50% off. Proof of service is required, and tickets must be purchased at the zoo's main gate. Learn more here.

 

Kennywood: Servicemembers and veterans receive free admission July 3-7 at the Pittsburgh-area amusement park and can buy up to four discounted tickets. Tickets must be purchased in person. More details here.

 

MGM Resorts: Multiple locations will offer discounts through July 8 for servicemembers, veterans, and their spouses, to include Las Vegas hotels (Bellagio, Excalibur, Luxor, and others), Las Vegas entertainment (Mandalay Bay Shark Reef, Excalibur Tournament of Kings), and more. Learn more here

 

Sun Splash Family Waterpark: The Cape Coral, Fla., venue offers free admission to active and retired servicemembers July 4. Military ID required. Learn more here

 

Retail/Restaurants

Academy Sports + Outdoors: Military members, veterans, and first responders receive 10% off online and in-store purchases through July 6. Get eligibility details and more information at this link.

 

Columbia: The outdoor-gear maker will offer 20% off to active duty members and retirees, along with their spouses and dependents, through July 7. Verification with ID.me is required. Learn more here.

 

Duane Reed: Servicemembers and families are eligible for 20% off eligible items July 4-7. A myWalgreens membership is required, and the discount covers in-store purchases only. Click here for details.

 

Jos. A. Bank: Servicemembers, veterans, and family members will receive a 25% in-store discount through July 6. Military ID required, rental items not included. More details here

 

Men's Wearhouse: Servicemembers, veterans, and family members will receive a 25% in-store discount through July 6. Military ID required, rental items not included. More details here

 

Rack Room Shoes: Servicemembers and families qualify for a 20% discount on in-store purchases July 4. The discount can be combined with some other sales. Military ID required at purchase. Learn more here.

 

Target: Servicemembers, veterans, and families can get 10% off storewide on two purchases though July 6 using the retail chain's Target Circle program. Verification is required. Click here for details.

 

Tractor Supply Co.: TSC offers 10% off purchases on July 4 for members of its Neighbor's Club program who are Verified Hometown Heroes, a designation open to servicemembers, veterans, and immediate military family members. Hometown Heroes receive other benefits throughout the year, including discount coupons, free shipping, trailer rentals, and more. Click here for details.

 

TravelCenters of America: Servicemembers and veterans can receive a free meal at participating TA, Petro, and TA Express locations on July 4. Proof of service is required; click here for accepted forms of military/veteran ID.

 

Walgreens: Servicemembers and families are eligible for 20% off eligible items July 4-7. A myWalgreens membership is required, and the discount covers in-store purchases only. Click here for details.

 

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Kevin Lilley
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