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Happy Veterans Day!

We've got a list of parades, ceremonies and other events that honor the sacrifices made by service men and women in our community and their families, plus special offers, too.

Have a great day off with the kids!

SEATTLE AREA

Veterans Day Discount. Woodland Park Zoo honors active duty and retired military and their spouses with FREE admission today. Must present valid military ID; cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle. 206-548-2500. www.zoo.org.

Veterans Day Free Skate. Everyone enjoys FREE admission, and skate rentals are $3. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Highland Ice Arena, 18005 Aurora Ave. N., Shoreline. 206-546-2431. www.highlandice.com.

Veterans Day at EMP. Veterans will enjoy FREE admission with valid military ID, plus a 10 percent discount at EMP stores and POP Kitchen + Bar. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 325 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle. 206-770-2700. www.empmuseum.org.

Veterans Day Ceremony. The Boeing Employees Concert Band performs 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a ceremony featuring guest speakers and a color guard. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Included with admission. $18, $15 seniors, $10 ages 5 to 17, free ages 4 and younger, U.S. veterans and current U.S. military personnelFREE today. 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle. 206-764-5720. www.museumofflight.org.

NORTH SOUND

Future of Flight. Veterans and active military (both U.S. and Canada) will get FREE admission to Future of Flight and Boeing Tour in recognition of their service. Uniform or ID required. Tickets must be acquired on site. 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Future of Flight, 8415 Paine Field Blvd., Mukilteo. 425-438-8100.www.futureofflight.org.

Wall of Thanks Veterans Day Tribute. Honor the men and women who have courageously and with great personal sacrifice served in our armed forces. Design a "brick" to add to the "Wall of Thanks." 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Included with admission. $9.50, free ages 12 months and younger, FREE admission today for all veterans. Imagine Children's Museum, 1502 Wall St., Everett. 425-258-1006. www.imaginecm.org.

Veterans Day at Hibulb Cultural Center. Veterans and active military and their families will receive FREE admission today. Posting of Colors at noon, followed by special workshops and activities. Noon to 5 p.m. 6410 23rd Ave. N.E., Tulalip. 360-716-2600. www.hibulbculturalcenter.org.

SOUTH SOUND

Free Admission for Veterans. The Museum of Glass is offering FREE admission for veterans, active duty and retired members of the U.S. Armed Forces, plus their family members. Valid ID is required. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1801 Dock St., Tacoma. 866-468-7386. http://museumofglass.org.

Veterans Day Ceremony. Event includes a flag ceremony, guest speaker U.S. Army Captain Michael Ratliffe, a 21-gun salute by the Boy Scouts Honor Guard, bagpipes and refreshments. 11 a.m. FREE. Skansie Brothers Park, 3207 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor. 253-265-2552. www.gigharborguide.com.

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