Veterans Day weekend events, meal, drink deals in Upstate SC. Here's what to know.

Veterans Day celebrates and honors those who have served in all U.S. wars, past and present.

The annual day of remembrance for veterans has been around since after World War I, where it was first named Armistice Day. It became one of 10 federally recognized holidays in the 1930s. Veterans Day is often honored by parades and memorial services both locally and nationally, and many businesses offer special deals to veterans.

Veterans Day is on Nov. 11 every year, regardless of what day of the week it falls.

This year, it falls on a Saturday.

There are many patriotic ways to honor Upstate SC veterans, from parades to fireworks and live music.

Upstate SC Veterans Day weekend events

∎ Veteran's Day Celebration, Landrum, Saturday, Nov. 11, 7-9:30p.m.

This event will be located at the Farmer's Market Pavilion and will open with a ceremony by local veterans of Foreign War. There will be live music by the Remember Me band, and the City of Landrum will have special gifts for veterans.

∎ Upstate Warrior Solution Veterans Day Bass Tournament, Saturday, Nov. 11, 6 a.m.

Upstate Warrior Solution will host its tournament at Lake Hartwell's Green Pond Landing. A 2-person team costs $100. Prizes are as follows: Big Fish: $500 (Veteran Only); 1st: $1,000 (all anglers); 2nd: $500 (all anglers); 3rd: $250 (all anglers). To register, please visit here.

∎ SC Veterans Upstate Salute, Greenville, Sunday, Nov. 12, 3-10 p.m.

On Fluor Field, live music will play from Christian Stolz and the Broken Arrows, featuring Clay Page and Ryan Spencer. The celebration will feature fireworks, a vintage warbirds flyover and the Special Forces Jump Team. Gates open at 3p.m. and the concert begins at 5p.m. To attend, you must get a complimentary ticket here.

∎ Mauldin Veterans Day Memorial, Mauldin, Saturday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m.

City Administrator Seth Duncan will welcome attendees to the event. Opening and closing prayers will be spoken by Pastor Wade Leonard of Mauldin First Baptist Church. A posting of colors by American Legion Post 271 will take place, along with a Quilts of Valor presentation and musical selections. There will also be remarks by Air Force veteran Mayor Terry Merritt.

∎ Freedom Isn't Free, Anderson, Saturday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m.

A concert to honor veterans will be presented by the NGU Community Orchestra and NGU Choir. Free tickets are required and can be obtained through the NGU Box Office or by calling 864-977-7085.

∎ Spartanburg American Legion Post 28 Veterans Day Parade, Spartanburg, Saturday, Nov. 11, 4:30-5:30p.m.

The parade will begin at Mount Moriah Baptist Church and proceed down Church Street, ending at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium.

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∎The Wall that Heals, Spartanburg, through Nov. 12, open 24 hours

This wall is a mobile replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC. The traveling exhibit honors over 3 million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces in the Vietnam War. The wall features the machine engraved names of the 58,000 men and women who gave up their lives to defend the nation.

∎ Pickens County Veterans Day Celebration and Parade, downtown Liberty, Sunday, Nov. 12, 1:30-5:30 p.m.

Parade will be located at the Pickens Performing Arts Center. RSVP by calling 864-898-5926 or 864-898-5928.

∎ Veterans Day Appreciation Dinner, Liberty, Saturday, Nov. 11, 4-6 p.m.

The free dinner will be held at Golden Creek Baptist Church.

Veterans Day Meal Perks

To get in on these special Veterans Day meal deals, be prepared to present a valid military ID.

∎ Applebee's: Complimentary full-size entree from a special menu when dining in on Saturday, Nov. 11. Veterans will also receive a $5 "Bounce Back" card to put towards a future meal.

∎ Bad Daddy's Burger Bar: During dine in, veterans can look forward to a free Big Daddy's All-American burger and side between 11a.m.-4p.m.

∎ Bob Evans: Free meal from a menu of 7 offerings.

∎Buffalo Wild Wings: Free order of boneless wings and fries.

∎ Condado: Free tacos for all veterans on Saturday, Nov. 11.

∎ California Pizza Kitchen: Select locations are offering veterans a free meal from a special menu on Saturday, Nov. 11.

∎ Chicken Salad Chick: Free meal at all locations.

∎ Chili's: On Saturday, Nov. 11, veterans can dine in to receive 1 of 4 entrees for free.

∎ Cracker Barrell: When dining in or online, veterans can receive a free Double Chocolate Coca Cola cake.

∎ Craft Axe & White Duck Taco: On Saturday, Nov. 11, all veterans and active military throw free for 45 minutes. They will also receive free chips and salsa/queso from White Duck Taco.

∎ Denny's: Build your own Grand Slam breakfast for free from 5a.m.-noon.

∎ Dunkin Donuts: Participating locations will offer a free donut.

∎ 7-Eleven: Free Big Gulp or coffee.

∎ Golden Corral: A free thank you meal for Military Appreciation Night on Nov. 14 at 5p.m.-noon.

∎ IHOP: Dine-in only free red, white and blueberry pancakes.

∎ Krispy Kreme: In-shop and drive-thru only free coffee and donut.

∎ Logan's Roadhouse: From 3p.m.-6p.m., get a free meal from the American Roadhouse.

∎ Red Lobster: A free meal of Walt's Favorite Shrimp, Fries and Coleslaw from 11a.m.-4p.m.

∎ Smoothie King: Free 20-ounce smoothie.

Nina Tran covers trending topics. Reach her via email at ntran@gannett.com

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