Salute to Military & First Responders

Schedule

Sat Nov 08 2025 at 11:15 am to 09:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Kemah Boardwalk | Kemah, TX

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Show Your Patriotism - November 8 & 9!
Join us at Kemah Boardwalk for our Salute to Military & First Responders event, where we honor those who serve with special activities and heartfelt recognition. Enjoy exclusive discounts, fireworks, live entertainment, and a day of fun dedicated to our heroes.
6th Cavalry Historical Association
Battleship Texas
National USAF Museum
Vietnam War Flight Museum
Texas Search and Rescue
All Veterans Parachute Team
Military Vehicles
Aircraft
Police, Fire, & EMT Special Vehicle Displays
Patriotic Firework Display
Onsite Career Opportunities
Discounts on rides & food! See below.
& More!
🔺SCHEDULE: 🔺
🔵 Saturday, November 8
11:15AM: JROTC Competition Check-In (Breezeway)
12-7PM: Military & First Responder Exhibits
12 - 4:30PM: DJ (Main Stage)
12 - 2:30PM: JROYC Competition & Award Ceremony (Main Plaza)
1PM: Search and Rescue Demo
3PM: Battle of the Badges
4:45PM: Speeches and Special Recognitions
5PM: All Veterans Parachute Team Jump
5:30PM - 10PM: Live Music - The Outsiders (Main Stage)
9:00PM: PATRIOTIC FIREWORKS DISPLAY
🔵Sunday, November 9
9AM: Run Forrest Run 5K - Register: https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Kemah/Forrest5k
12PM - 4PM: Military & First Responder Exhibits
12PM - 4PM: Live Music - The Hooligans Trio (Main Stage)
5PM - 9PM: Live Music - Jonah Miles Band (Main Stage)
*Schedule is subject to change. Please continue to check our website for any updates.
Military & First Responder Discounts!
50% Off All Day Ride Passes
50% Off Stingray Reef at the Aquarium Restaurant
25% Off FantaSea Public Cruises & Retail
10% Off All Kemah Boardwalk Restaurants (including Bayside Grille, Pizza Oven and Sweet Scoops)
*Valid for all Military & First Responders in uniform or with a proper ID or badge. Discounts include Active Duty, Retired, and Veterans. First responders include – EMT’s, Firefighters, Police, and Medical Professionals (Nurses, Doctors, etc.).
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Kemah Boardwalk, 405 2nd St, Kemah, TX 77565-2833, United States

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