Here’s a list of 4th of July free meals, freebies, discounts and deals for active-duty service members, veterans and retirees.
Independence Day will be celebrated on Monday, July 4, 2022.
Note: Keep checking back to see updated 2022 discounts. Always call ahead or check a company’s website to confirm its discount policy before you shop.
Featured Military Discounts for 2022
As we round out the end of June, the 4th of July sales are starting to roll in. These are our picks for some of the best 4th of July discounts availble to military service members and veterans.
The Home Depot
At The Home Depot, eligible service members, veterans and their immediate families receive 10% discounts on purchases year-round, up to a maximum of $400. Top picks include deep discounts on Ryobi tools, Samsung appliances, and everything you need to transform your outdoors into a patriotic display with flags and new flowers and plants in red, white or blue. You must verify through SheerID to receive the discount automatically online. Use your virtual ID at checkout when shopping in-store.
Shop The Home Depot 4th of July Sale Here
Dell
Dell’s “Black Friday in July” sale gives you the best combination of computer features you know and improvements you’ll love, with deep discounts on gaming PCs, including the popular Alienware line of performance gaming PCs, with deals for up to $500 off. To top it off, Dell offers free next business day delivery on most Dell laptops, desktops, and gaming PCs, plus a 10% military discount availble to active duty personnel, military veterans, and their families. You’ll need to verify your military status to get a unique coupon code that gives you the discount.
Shop the Dell 4th of July Sale Here
Bass Pro Shops
Bass Pro Shops offers sales of up to 33% off on select products as part of their Star-Spangled Summer Sale, with everything you need to make the most of the new season – summer attire to beat the heat, outdoor cooking and patio games for the longer days, gear to get you out on the water, and loads of discounts on popular fishing reels, rods, lures and more. Plus, there are even more savings to enjoy with free express shipping on orders of $50 or more, and same day in-store pickup. Bass Pro Shops also offers their Legendary Salute 5% military appreciation discount every day, which can be used on top of other promotions and sale items. Simply create a basspro.com account to verify your status, or show your military ID at checkout in-store.
Shop the Bass Pro Shops Star-Spangled Summer Sale Here
Omaha Steaks
Omaha Steaks offers up to 50% off package pricing on carefully curated assortments of steaks, burgers, franks, chicken, pork, and sides with your family in mind. Plus, they give you the ability to build your own package filled with only the entrees you love. In addition to the package discounts, Omaha Steaks also offers free shipping and an additional $10 military discount for all active duty military, retirees, veterans, military spouses and dependents.
Shop the Omaha Steaks 4th of July Sale Here
Discovery+
While not technically a 4th of July-only sale, Discovery+ is proud to support active-duty military, reservists, veterans, and their families for their bravery and selfless service by offering a 40% discount on its popular streaming service. At $2.99/month, it’s a great deal to binge watch shows such as Gold Rush, American Detective with Lt. Joe Kenda, Deadliest Catch, Street Outlaws, and of course the imfamous Shark Week programming.
Get the Discovery+ Military Discount Here
Expedia
Fun in the sun is back! This July, Expedia is offering a 8% discount on summer dream hotels, or 2% on your entire destination with savings on both the hotel and flight. Use coupon code 5UMMER5ALE and DREAMDE5T1NAT10N to unlock these great discounts. Expedia is also proud to offer special military travel deals for service members. Eligible servicemen can also earn 30% more bonus points for their bookings, and get access to member rates, get an exclusive 10% off select hotels, and exclusive travel offers.
Get the Expedia Summer Discount Here
Fourth of July Offers and Military Discounts
Academy Sports + Outdoors
From May 2 through July 5, all service members, first responders and health care professionals receive 10% off online and in-store purchases with valid ID. To redeem on academy.com, verify your military or first responder status with the Id.me buttons on the shopping cart page. Once verified, copy and paste the promo code into the promo code section on the shopping card page.
American Express
This July, American Express is adding several new benefits to their Platinum card. The new perks include a 100,000-point welcome bonus and a $300 Equinox credit (get a monthly $25 statement credit on select Equinox memberships). The annual fee is $695, but American Express waives the annual fees for military personnel and their spouses.
Bluestar Museums
More than 2,000 museums across America offer free admission to active-duty military personnel, National Guard and reserve members and their families from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day.
Bonobos
Eligible service members and veterans save 20% all year with the Bonobos military discount with verification through SheerID.
Chubbies Shorts
Chubbie’s summer clearance sale offers online shoppers up to 45% off. Service members can sign up to confirm eligibility and receive 10% off purchases year-round.
Cole Haan
Eligible service members and veterans can save 20% year-round.
Dockers
During Dockers’ summer sale, online shoppers can save up to 60% site-wide plus free returns. Dockers offers a year-round 25% discount to eligible service members, medical personnel, first responders and teachers.
Express
Save up to 50% when you shop online, plus receive free shipping on 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
Fanatics offers a year-round 15% discount to veterans, service members and first responders, as well as their spouses and immediate families.
Hanes
Shop online and save up to 70% off during Hanes’ clearance sale. Year-round, eligible service members and veterans receive 10% discounts on purchases.
Honda/Acura
Eligible services members, retirees and veterans within one year of separation from active service, as well as their spouses, 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, activewear and more. Plus receive free shipping on orders of $59 or more. Jockey also offers a 10% military discount year-round.
O’Charley’s
O’Charley’s locations will offer guests $5 off their online orders when they give $5 to the Folded Flag Foundation. Year-round, active service members and veterans, health care workers and first responders can receive 25% off their phone orders by showing valid military ID 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 Guardsmen and reservists, as well as their spouses and immediate family members with validation through ID.me in the myRewards Plus app.
Rack Room Shoes
Rack Room Shoes offers 10% military discounts to active and former service members. The military discount is valid in-store with proof of service. The Rack Room military discount is available on Independence Day, Veterans Day and Memorial Day, as well as every Tuesday.
Runnings Stores
Sunday, July 3, all active service members and Veterans, as well as first responders, receive 10% discounts. Some exceptions apply.
Tractor Supply
Tractor Supply offers a 15% military discount on Monday, July 4. In-store only.
Veterans Canteen Service (ShopVCS.com)
Veterans who create free accounts at ShopVCS.com get $15 off their first purchases 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 service members and family members from July 1-4, with their balance rewards card.
Entertainment and Amusement Park Military Discounts
Free Admission
Many local attractions offer free admission to active-duty military and veterans this 4th of July. Call ahead to confirm, as parks, zoos, aquariums, amusement parks, museums, concerts, events and many more venues will also provide free admission and discounts to family members on Independence Day.
Cincinnati Zoo – Cincinnati
Free admission for service members on July 4th, plus half off the purchase of up to six additional tickets.
Columbus Zoo & Aquarium – Columbus, Ohio
Service members, veterans and their immediate family members receive free admission and discounted admission to Zoombezi Bay from July 3-11.
Idlewild, Kennywood, Sandcastle, Soakzone – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Service members and honorably discharged veterans get free admission over the Independence Day holiday weekend (July 2-5) with valid ID. They can also 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, Florida
Free one-day admission on July 4 for active and retired service members, disabled veterans and reservists, plus $3 off up to four 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, when you buy one regular or larger ice-blended beverage between 2 p.m. and 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, 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.
Home Chef
New customers can get 10 free meals from Home Chef using code “DELISHFOURTH90” through July 4.
Krispy Kreme
Buy one dozen donuts from Krispy Kreme from June 28 through July 4 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 and get a free bagel.
Red Robin
Red Robin offers 15% off catering orders of $50 or more through July 5 when you use promo code “CATERING15.”
Slice
Get $5 off of orders of $20 or more from Slice with code “PIE4JULY” through July 6.
STK Steakhouse
Dine-in customers can get a red, white and blue lobster and 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.
2022 Limited-Time Military, First Responder and Medical Professional Discounts
Shop these brands offering special discounts for service members, medical professionals 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 40% discounts on all full-priced products at Asics online store.
Blanquil
Service members, health care workers and first responders receive 40% of all products.
Clarks Shoes
Clarks offers a discount on purchases for active-duty service members, retirees, veterans and military spouses, as well as a first responder discount for active police, fire, and EMT customers and teachers.
Home Chef
Service members, medical personnel, first responders and teachers receive 50% of their first purchases and 10% off additional orders.
Hooters
All service members, local health care workers and first responders receive 20% of food takeout orders every day until further notice.
LL Bean
Health care workers receive 15% off their orders. Eligible military members, students and teachers receive 10% off.
Nike
Active, veteran, retired and reservist service members of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Space Force and Coast Guard receive 10% Nike military discounts at Nike.com and at Nike, Converse, and Hurley stores in the United States (excluding Nike company/employee stores).
Outback Steakhouse
Outback Steakhouse offers a 10% heroes discount to service members and their immediate family members, as well as nurses, doctors, medical staff, police officers and firefighters with corresponding medical, state or federal service ID.
Reebok
Service members, teachers, nurses, first responders and government employees get 30% discounts.
Tuft & Needle
Active military, veterans, first responders and health care professionals receive 15% discounts.
Under Armour
Veterans and active-duty service members receive 10% off with valid TroopID. See here for details on how to get a TroopID and receive the discount. For a limited time, the discount increases from 10% to 20%.
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