How to get a free Slurpee for 7-Eleven's 97th birthday

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Free Slurpee Day 2024: What time to get freebie

The big picture: Participating 7-Eleven, Stripes and Speedway locations nationwide will give out free small Slurpee drinks, while supplies last, on Thursday.

• All Slurpee flavors are included in the promotion and no purchase is required.
• There's a limit of one free small cup for customers.

Zoom in: 7-Eleven says that 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards members who scan their rewards information Thursday will get a coupon for one free small Slurpee drink to redeem July 12-31.

• No purchase is needed to get the second free Slurpee, the company told Axios.

7-Eleven Day now known as Slurpee Day

Flashback: 7-Eleven started its annual birthday tradition in 2002 for its 75th birthday.

• The company said it renamed its birthday from 7-Eleven Day to Slurpee Day because it's celebrated across Speedway and Stripes too.

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