It’s a day to remember and honor those who served. But as with any holiday, there are practicalities to discuss too, as follows:

SCHOOLS: Closed

TRANSIT: Reduced weekday service for Metro (detailed here), Sound Transit info here, Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth ferries on construction schedule

TRASH/RECYCLING PICKUP: Normal

GOVERNMENT OFFICES: Official city holiday, state and county too

CITY-RUN COMMUNITY CENTERS: Closed (including just-reopened Southwest Pool)

LIBRARIES: Closed

LIQUOR STORE: Open

PARKING: Free in the Seattle spots where you’d usually pay meters/pay stations

BANKS: Most closed

MAIL: Regular delivery, no; Express Mail, yes.

We don’t have a comprehensive list of freebies/deals being offered to local veterans today but we did get the Brown Bear Car Wash announcement – if you’re a veteran, or active duty/military spouse, check it out.