# Veterans Day Salute to Heroes at Gilroy Gardens

> Event for families in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Sat, Nov 7 (+2 more dates)
- Where: Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, 3050 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy, CA 95020
- Ages: All ages
- Price: Free on Nov 11 for military, veterans, ER professionals and first responders with ID; up to 6 family/friends $40 each; $40 tickets with a care-package donation Nov 7–8 and 11
- Organizer: Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park
- Official page: https://www.gilroygardens.org/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

Gilroy Gardens honors service members on Veterans Day with a Salute to Heroes celebration of patriotic performances. On November 11, military members, veterans, ER professionals and first responders get in free with valid ID or proof of service and can bring up to six family members or friends for $40 each. Over Veterans Day weekend (November 7–8) and on the 11th, any visitor can buy a $40 discounted ticket for each item donated at the front gate toward care packages for military members through a local nonprofit. A chance for military families to spend the day on the park's rides and gardens.

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