November 11th is Veterans Day, a day to honor all military veterans who have served in the armed forces. The date was originally celebrated as Armistice Day to celebrate the end of World War I – hostilities ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. After WWII and the Korean War, the name was changed to Veterans Day.
From The Yakima Herald-Republic, the following events are taking place in the valley.
Yakima Veterans Day Parade
The annual Veterans Day Parade in downtown Yakima will honor military veterans Wednesday.
The parade will start at 11 a.m. at the intersection of Yakima Avenue and Sixth Street, heading west along Yakima Avenue. The parade’s end point is Yakima Avenue and Sixth Avenue.
Parking and traffic along Yakima Avenue will be restricted during the event.
McAllister Museum of Aviation
The McAllister Museum of Aviation invites guests to a Veterans Day open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday. The museum is at 2008 S. 16th Ave., and admission is free on Veterans Day. Coffee and cookies will be served.
The museum is housed in the original hangar built in 1926 by Charlie McAllister and his brother. It has a collection of general and military memorabilia that includes photos, medals, ribbons and historical information.
Yakama Warriors events
The Yakama Warriors Association will have a flag raising ceremony from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Yakama Agency Veterans memorial, 401 Fort Road, Toppenish.
Yakama Nation Veterans Day Mini Powwow
The Yakama Nation Veterans Day Celebration and Powwow committee will host a mini powwow from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Toppenish Community Center, 600 N. Meyers Road, Toppenish.
Grand entry is at 3 p.m. and the powwow will honor veterans with a ceremony. All dancers, community members and veterans are welcome.
The event will feature cake and pop walks, social dances, concessions and more.
Prosser
The Prosser Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Veterans Day procession starting at 11 a.m. Wednesday in downtown Prosser.
The procession will start at City Park, 1325 Sommers Ave., running down Seventh Street, crossing Bennett Avenue to Sixth Street, up Sixth Street to Prosser Avenue, back to the city park.
The VFW will fire a gun salute and play TAPS at the flagpole by Depot Square, 1230 Bennett Ave., and again at the intersection of Sixth Street and Meade Avenue.
The Chamber of Commerce invites veterans, veteran family members, community members and local businesses to join the procession.
Prosser Memorial Health, 200 Prosser Health Drive, will host a Veterans Day breakfast for veterans and their families from 7 to 10 a.m. Wednesday.
The complimentary hot breakfast with coffee and pastries is an appreciation gift provided to veterans.
Sunnyside
The American Legion Post 73 in Sunnyside will have a Veterans Day event at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the Jerry Taylor Veterans Plaza, on South Ninth St., between East Edison and Franklin avenues.
For Veterans, the Veterans Administration posted a link to some nationally available discounts this year. Some of the places available in the valley include:
Applebee’s: Veterans and active duty receive a free dine‑in entrée from a special Veterans Day menu on Nov. 11, 2026. Proof of service required; beverages and gratuity not included.
Circle K: This Veterans Day, Circle K is honoring Veterans with one free medium hot or iced coffee on Wednesday, Nov. 11, no additional purchase required. The one-day offer is available at participating Circle K locations across the U.S. Veterans can redeem it by presenting a valid military ID at purchase.
Chipotle: At participating locations on Nov. 11, 2026, Veterans and active duty with ID receive free chips + choice of guac, queso blanco or salsa with a $5 purchase at participating locations.
Denny’s: Offers Veterans and active duty a free Original Grand Slam on Nov. 11, 2026, 5 a.m. to 12 p.m.; dine‑in only and ID required.
Red Lobster: Veterans, active duty and reservists receive a free Shrimp & Chips meal on Nov. 11, 2026, dine‑in only; ID required.
Red Robin: Veterans and active duty get a free Red’s Big Tavern Burger with bottomless fries on Nov. 11, 2026; dine‑in only; ID required.
Starbucks: Veterans, service members and spouses receive a free 12‑oz hot or iced brewed coffee on Nov. 11, 2026, at participating Starbucks stores.
Texas Roadhouse: On Veterans Day, Texas Roadhouse is honored to to offer free meals to Veterans and active military members across the country. Veterans and military should verify locally for participation.
