Its origin dates back to 1919 and the end of World War I. What is now known as Veterans Day will bring lots of closed offices but perks at several other businesses for those who served or continue to wear U.S. military uniforms.

Veterans Day, which had been known as Armistice Day until it was renamed in 1954 , will see the closure of federal offices and banks.

For Spokane residents, it means free parking.

However, garbage, recycling, yard and food waste pickup in Spokane will proceed on schedule and the city’s Waste-to-Energy Plant will be open, city spokeswoman Kirstin Davis said in a news release.

For those looking for activities, Riverfront Park is offering Looff Carrousel rides free for all service members, both active and retired, along with their families, according to the rele

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