Veterans Day falls on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, and Las Vegas is lining up a long list of thank-yous for people who served: a downtown parade with a flyover, free buffets at several locals casinos, free bus rides and free entry to a holiday light show.
Key Takeaways
- The Las Vegas Veterans Day Parade steps off at 10 a.m. Nov. 11 on Fourth Street, from Garces Avenue to Stewart Avenue, with a flyover scheduled at 10 a.m.
- South Point, Rampart and Palms are offering free buffet meals to veterans on Nov. 11 (rules differ by property).
- RTC Southern Nevada buses are free for veterans and active military with ID on Nov. 11.
- Veterans get free entry to Glittering Lights at Las Vegas Motor Speedway from 5 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 11.
Free buffets and casino dining
South Point is offering free entry to its Garden Buffet for breakfast, lunch or dinner, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., for veterans, military members and one guest. Rampart Casino has a free lunch at its Market Place Buffet from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for veterans with ID. At Palms, veterans with a Club Serrano Star Card get a free brunch at the A.Y.C.E. Buffet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Arriving early is recommended at all three.
Silverton members of its Military & Veterans Salute program can get a complimentary meal Nov. 9–13 at select restaurants, with coupons printed at kiosks. M Resort is giving PENN Heroes a $20 dining credit Nov. 11–18, and MGM Resorts is running MVP Veterans Day offers Nov. 3–17 on dining, shows and more, on top of its year-round 10% dining discount for veterans with an MVP Rewards card. Clique Hospitality restaurants, including spots at Green Valley Ranch, Red Rock Resort, Durango and The Cosmopolitan, are taking 15% off for active and retired military all month.
Free rides, lights and more
RTC Southern Nevada will give free rides to veterans and active military who show a military or veterans ID, with routes on regular weekday schedules. Glittering Lights at Las Vegas Motor Speedway offers free entry for veterans with ID from 5 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 11, and the Museum of Illusions on the Strip offers free admission to veterans and active-duty military Nov. 12–17.
National chains are joining in too. Denny’s has a free Original Grand Slam from 5 a.m. to noon, Golden Corral has a free buffet from 4 p.m. to close, IHOP has a free pancake combo from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Texas Roadhouse hands out meal vouchers from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., all at participating locations with proof of service.
What it means for locals and visitors
If you served, Nov. 11 is one of the best-value days of the year to eat out in Las Vegas, and riding the bus to the parade costs nothing. Offers can change and many need a military ID or DD-214, so call ahead and bring proof of service. Many casino offers require a free players card and are for guests 21 and older.
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