Memorial Day 2019: Freebies and discounts in Atlanta and beyond

This Memorial Day weekend, retailers and attractions across the country are offering special discounts for veterans and active military members. You’ll also find deals for non-military personnel. We’ve put together a list of stores, restaurants and more around the Atlanta area (and beyond) to help you make the most of the weekend.

Note that valid military ID or proof of service is required to receive discount rates and freebies for military-specific offers.

Retail

• Academy Sports + Outdoors: 10% discount in-store and online for former and current members of the military, plus spouses and first responders between May 12 and May 27.
• Best Buy: Up to 40% off select major appliances plus $100 gift card with qualifying purchases
• Bloomingdale's: Up to 70% off when you get an extra 20% off all sale and clearance items through Memorial Day
• Costco: Active duty and retired military members and dependents who sign up as new members receive an additional $60 in savings on free and discounted products.
• eBay: This site is having a weeklong event of savings with discounts on tech, home, garden and more. Browse here.
• Home Depot: 10% in-store discount for all military veterans
• Jiffy Lube: 25% discount off all services for active and former military
• Pandora Music: All veterans, active members and dependents eligible for 20% off premium subscription to Pandora Music
• Rack Room Shoes: Military members and family receive $10 off in-store purchase
• Shopbop: Up to 40% off 5,000+ styles through Memorial Day
• Target: Up to 30% off home and patio products
• Urban Outfitters: $10 off $50 purchases; $25 off $100 purchases and $50 off $150 purchases on Memorial Day
• Walmart: Receive 30% to 60% off clothing, home goods, furniture, appliances, tech, toys and more.

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Food

• Applebee's: Past and present military members get 15% off meals during May at select locations. Please call your nearest restaurant.
• Fogo de Chao: Active and retired military receive 50% off meals and up to three guests receive 10% off their meals.
• Hooters: Veterans and active personnel receive a complimentary meal this Memorial Day. More about the offer here.
• Maggiano's: $2 mimosas at weekend brunch
• McCormick & Schmick's: Gold Star parents and their spouses; veterans and active members of the military and National Guard get a complimentary lunch or dinner on Memorial Day.
• Outback Steakhouse: All veterans and active duty members receive 20% off the check through May 28.

Attractions

• Atlanta Jazz Festival: Free all month long with special Memorial Day performances at Piedmont Park
• 32nd Atlanta Caribbean Carnival: The May 24-27 parade near Selena S. Butler Park is free and open to all.
• Carnival Cruise Lines: Armed forces members eligible for special promotion with up to $50 onboard credit per stateroom, complimentary upgrade and reduced deposits. Valid for bookings made between May 22 and May 31.
• World of Coca-Cola: Active and reserve members of the U.S. Armed Forces plus retirees receive complimentary admission for next available entry and 10% off photo package.
• Georgia Aquarium: Free admission for active and retired military service members and 30% off general admission for family members. Find terms and conditions at georgiaaquarium.org.
• Stone Mountain Park: Special $19.95 discount for all to Stone Mountain's Salute to the Troops event May 24-27. More information at stonemountainpark.com.