A list of 2021 4th of July free meals, freebies, discounts and deals for active duty military, veterans and retirees.
Independence Day will be celebrated on Sunday, July 4, 2021.
Note: For theme parks and brick and mortar locations reporting discounts be sure to check for closures and changes due to these ever-changing times.
2021 Fourth of July Offers
Academy Sports + Outdoors
From May 2 through July 5, all military members, first responders and healthcare professionals will receive 10% off online and in-store purchases with valid ID.
American Express
This July American Express has added a number of new benefits to their Platinum card. One of the new perks is 100,000 point welcome bonus (formerly 75,000). Another new perk is a $300 Equinox Credit (get up to $25 back each month on select Equinox memberships). The annual fee is $695 but the great part is American Express waives the annual fees for military personnel, their spouses.
Bluestar Museums – Free Admission to over 1,800 museums
More than 2,000 museums across America offer free admission to active duty military personnel, National Guard, Reserve members and their families from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day.
Bonobos
Eligible military members can save 20% all year with the Bonobos Military Discount.
Chubbies Shorts
Chubbie’s summer sale offers online shoppers up to 45% off. Military members can sign up to confirm eligibility and receive 10% off purchases year-round.
Cole Haan
Eligible military members and veterans can save 20% year round.
Dockers
During the Docker’s Summer sale, online shoppers can save up to 60% site-wide plus free returns. Docker’s offers a year-round 25% discount to military members, medical personnel, first responders, and teachers.
Express
Save up to 50% when you shop online, plus receive free shipping for all orders over $50. Express offers a year-round 5% in-store military discount and students can receive a 5% discount online and in-store.
Fanatics
Get up to 20% off plus free shipping on orders over $59 with the code 59SHIP when you shop online. Fanatics also offers a year-round 15% discount to veterans, military members, and first responders.
Free Admission – Many local places are providing free admission to active duty military and veterans this 4th of July. Call ahead to confirm, but parks, zoos, aquariums, amusement parks, museums, concerts, events and many more are providing free admission and discounts to family members on Independence Day.
Hanes
Shop online and save up to 70% off during Hanes’ clearance sale. Year round, eligible military members receive a 10% discount on purchases.
Home Depot
A 10% discount is offered to all military veterans, on purchases up to a maximum of $500. A year-round 10% discount is available at all U.S. locations to active duty personnel, reservists, retired or disabled veterans and their immediate families. Must present a valid military ID. Unfortunately, Home Depot does not accept state ID cards with veterans designation (some locations may). Note: Home Depot has unfortunately removed the military discount policy from their website while keeping the discount intact.
Honda/Acura
Members of the military, first responders, and healthcare professionals can now get a $500 discount as part of a limited-time promotion.
Jockey
Save with Jockey’s 4th of July deals with discounts on underwear, active wear, and more. Plus receive free shipping on orders $59 or more. Jockey also offers a 10% military discount year round.
O’Charley’s
O’Charley’s locations will be offering guests $5 off their online order when they give $5 to the Folded Flag Foundation. Year round military (active & veterans), healthcare workers and first responders can receive a 25 percent discount by calling their local O’Charley’s store, place their order and then show proper identification to an O’Charley’s team member when picking up their food.
Pilot Flying J and One9 Fuel Network Travel Centers
Pilot Co. has announced a 10% discount on food and beverages to all veterans, active-duty and retired service members, National Guard, Reserve, spouses and their immediate family members once validated through ID.me in the myRewards Plus app.
Rack Room Shoes
Rack Room Shoes offers a 10% military discount to all members of the military past and present. The military discount is valid in-store with proof of service. The Rack Room Military Discount is available on Independence Day, Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and every Tuesday.
Runnings Stores
Saturday, July 3rd, all active Military, Veterans, plus Fire, Police + EMT customers receive a 10% discount with some exceptions.
Tractor Supply
15% military discount on Sunday, July 4, 2021. In-store only.
Veterans Canteen Service (ShopVCS.com)
Veterans can create a free account at ShopVCS.com to get $15 off a first purchase of $50 or more during the first 30 days of membership.
Walgreens
Walgreens is offering 30% off all regular priced items in-store to all veterans, active duty military, and family members from July 1 – 4, 2021 with their Balance Rewards Card.
Entertainment & Amusement Park Military Discounts
Columbus Zoo & Aquarium – Columbus, OH
Free admission for military, veterans, and immediate family members plus discounted admission to Zoombezi Bay July 3 – 11.
Idlewild, Kennywood, Sandcastle, Soakzone – Pittsburgh, PA
Free admission to military service members over the Independence Day holiday weekend (July 2 – 5). Service members must have received an honorable discharge and have a valid ID. They will also be able to purchase up to three discounted tickets for family and friends for $20 each. Non-military guests will find discount ticket opportunities as well.
SunSplash Family Waterpark – Cape Coral, FL
Free one-day admission on July 4 for active and retired military, disabled vets, and military reservists, plus $3 off up to 4 additional tickets for family members.
4th of July Deals, Freebies and Discounts for Everyone
The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
From July 2 through July 4, 2021, when you buy one regular or larger Ice Blended beverage between 2 p.m. to closing, you’ll get a second on the house.
Fogo de Chão
On July 4, dine-in guests get a complimentary children’s Full Churrasco Experience (lunch or dinner; children 12 and under) with the purchase of an adult full priced Churrasco.
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria
When you purchase a $50 gift card between July 2 and 5, 2021, you’ll also get a $20 bonus card.
HelloFresh
HelloFresh offers 14 free meals (or five boxes) when you use code “HFJULY4TH” through July 4, 2021.
Home Chef
New customers can get 10 free meals from Home Chef using code “DELISHFOURTH90” through July 4, 2021.
Krispy Kreme
Buy one dozen donuts from Krispy Kreme from June 28 through July 4, 2021 and you’ll get a free Original Glazed dozen.
Panera Bread
Bring your COVID-19 vaccination card to Panera Bread from July 2 through July 4, 2021 and get a free bagel.
Red Robin
Red Robin offers 15% off of catering orders of $50 or more through July 5, 2021 when you use promo code “CATERING15.”
Slice
Get $5 off of orders of $20 or more from Slice with code “PIE4JULY” through July 6, 2021.
STK Steakhouse
Dine-in customers can get a Red, White & Blue Lobster & Cheddar Au Gratin for $17.76. Plus, get $10 off your purchase of $50 or more when you order between July 3 and July 5, 2021.
2021 Limited Time Military, First Responder & Medical Professional Discounts
Shop these brands offering special discounts for military, medical professional or first responders on the front lines.
Adidas
Verified military members, medical professionals, first responders, nurses, and teachers get 30% off online and in-store or 20% off at factory outlet stores.
Asics
Military, first responders and medical professionals get a 40% discount on all full-priced products in their online store.
Blanquil
40% off all products for Military Service Members, Healthcare Workers, and First Responders.
Cincinnati Zoo
Free admission for military members on July 4th, plus half off for the purchase of up to six additional tickets.
Clarks Shoes
Clarks offers a discount off purchases for Active Duty, Retirees, Veterans, Military Spouses, Military Family Members, as well as a First Responder discount for active Police, Fire, and EMT customers and also Teachers.
Home Chef
50% off your first purchase for medical personnel, first responders, military and teachers and 10% off additional orders.
Hooters
20 percent off all food takeout orders every day until further notice to all military personnel, local healthcare workers and first responders.
LL Bean: Health care workers are eligible to get 15% off their orders. Military members, students and teachers are eligible for 10% off.
Nike
Active, veteran, retired, and reservist US Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Space Force and Coast Guard personnel are eligible to receive a 10% Nike military discount on Nike.com and at Nike, Converse, and Hurley stores in the United States (excluding Nike Company/Employee Stores).
Outback Steakhouse
10% off heroes discount is open to military personnel and their immediate family members plus nurses, doctors, medical staff, servicemen and women, police officers and firefighters, with corresponding medical, state or federal service ID.
Reebok
Military Personnel, Teachers, Nurses, First Responders, and Government employees get a 30% discount.
Tuft & Needle
15% discount to active military, veterans, first responders and healthcare professionals.
Under Armour Online Military & Veteran 10% Discount & Free Shipping
Veterans and active duty service members receive 20% off with a valid TroopID. See here for details on how to get a TroopID and receive the 10% discount. For a limited time, increased from from 10% to 20%!
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