Heroes Day

Honoring America’s First Responders

On Thursday, February 29, 2024 the Cleveland Auto Show welcomes active military personnel, reservists, veterans, and fire, police and other safety personnel, including healthcare workers, to attend the show free of charge with a valid I.D. 

The offer is open to current and former U.S. Military personnel, including reservists and retired members of the Coast Guard, National Guard, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force, Navy and the Department of Defense.

Must provide proof of service with a valid photo I.D. Veterans can show any of the official types of Veteran ID: https://www.va.gov/records/get-veteran-id-cards/, but it must be accompanied with a photo I.D.

Active and retired fire and police personnel who qualify for free admission include: firefighters, EMTs, police officers, state troopers, dispatchers, and corrections officers.

Local, state and national safety and law enforcement personnel must show an identification card from their place of employment, along with a valid photo I.D. Badges, uniforms and fraternal and lodge cards will not be accepted as proof of service nor identification. 

Free admission for healthcare workers is available to paramedics, doctors, nurses, hospital and medical staff, pharmacists and medical researchers.

Active and valid identification must be presented at the box office, such as a hospital I.D. card, medical license, or other certificate, along with a valid photo I.D.

Free admission is limited to an individual with valid identification shown at the I-X Center Box Office and will not be extended to spouses, children or friends. Cannot be combined with any other offer.